Fundamentals of Qualitative Research: A Practical Guide
Autor Kakali Bhattacharyaen Limba Engleză Paperback – 16 mar 2017
- supplements the readings and activities in a qualitative methods class, exposing students to the research process and the dominant types of qualitative research;
- introduces a variety of theoretical perspectives in qualitative research, including positivism and postpositivism, interpretivism, feminism, symbolic interactionism, phenomenology, hermeneutics, critical theory, and Critical Race Theory;
- identifies and summarizes the three dominant methodological approaches in qualitative research: narrative inquiry, grounded theory, and ethnography;
- provides interactive activities and exercises to help students crystallize their understanding of the different topics in each chapter.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781611321333
ISBN-10: 1611321336
Pagini: 220
Ilustrații: 9
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.7 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 1611321336
Pagini: 220
Ilustrații: 9
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.7 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: Taylor & Francis
Colecția Routledge
Locul publicării:Oxford, United Kingdom
Cuprins
Using This Book
1 Unit 1: Meeting Qualitative Methods
Intentions of This Unit
Truth, Reality, and Meaning in Research
Objectivist and Constructivist Ways of Knowing
Elements of Research
Qualitative Research and Culture
Qualitative Research and the Research Process
2 Unit 2: Terrain and Types of Qualitative Research
Intentions of This Unit
Terrain of Qualitative Research
Academic Rigor in Qualitative Research
Common Types of Qualitative Studies
3 Unit 3: Conceptualizing Qualitative Research
Intentions of This Unit
Subjectivities
Change Your Language, Change Your Paradigm
Thinking about Research Purpose
Thinking about Research Questions
Data Sources in Qualitative Research
4 Unit 4: Working with Theoretical Frameworks
Intentions of This Unit
Positivism and Postpositivism
Interpretivism
Symbolic Interactionism
Phenomenology
Hermeneutics
Critical Theories
Critical Race Theory
Feminism
5 Unit 5: Methodological Approaches to Qualitative Inquiry
Intentions of This Unit
Methodological Approaches
Narrative Inquiry
Types of Narrative Inquiry
Designing a Narrative Inquiry Study: Using Our Wiki Example
Phenomenological Inquiry
Types of Phenomenological Inquiry
Designing a Phenomenological Study: Using Our Wiki Example
Grounded Theory
Types of Grounded Theory Inquiry
Designing a Constructivist Grounded Theory Study: Using Our Wiki Example
Case Study
Types of Case Study Inquiries
Example of a Multiple Case Study
Data Analysis
Ethnography
Types of Ethnographic Research
Considerations for Ethnography
Example of a Mini Virtual Ethnography Study
Data Analysis Process for a Mini Virtual Ethnography
6 Unit 6: Data Collection Methods
Intentions of This Unit
What Are Qualitative Interviews?
The Interview Process
Types of Interview Questions
Tips and Strategies for Conducting Qualitative Interviews
What Are Observations?
The Observation Process
Tips and Strategies for Conducting Participant Observations
What are Documents in Qualitative Research?
The Process of Collecting Documents
Example of Documents Collected in Wiki Study and Trivia Study
Tips and Strategies for Collecting Documents
7 Unit 7: Data Analysis, Interpretation, and Re-Presentation
Intentions of This Unit
What Does Data Analysis Mean?
What Is Inductive Analysis?
An Approach to Inductive Analysis
Do Themes Really Emerge?
An Example of Inductive Analysis
Mapping as Inductive Analysis
Interpretation and Data Re-Presentation in Qualitative Research
Cautions about Choosing Re-Presentations
Re-Presenting Your Study
But Writing Is Hard
8 Unit 8: Pulling It All Together
Intentions of This Unit
Revisiting Your Research Interest
Expand Your Thoughts about Your Research Project
Research Design and Theoretical Alignment
Methods of Data Collection
Data Analysis Methods
Representation of Your Work
Appendix A
Appendix B
References
1 Unit 1: Meeting Qualitative Methods
Intentions of This Unit
Truth, Reality, and Meaning in Research
Objectivist and Constructivist Ways of Knowing
Elements of Research
Qualitative Research and Culture
Qualitative Research and the Research Process
2 Unit 2: Terrain and Types of Qualitative Research
Intentions of This Unit
Terrain of Qualitative Research
Academic Rigor in Qualitative Research
Common Types of Qualitative Studies
3 Unit 3: Conceptualizing Qualitative Research
Intentions of This Unit
Subjectivities
Change Your Language, Change Your Paradigm
Thinking about Research Purpose
Thinking about Research Questions
Data Sources in Qualitative Research
4 Unit 4: Working with Theoretical Frameworks
Intentions of This Unit
Positivism and Postpositivism
Interpretivism
Symbolic Interactionism
Phenomenology
Hermeneutics
Critical Theories
Critical Race Theory
Feminism
5 Unit 5: Methodological Approaches to Qualitative Inquiry
Intentions of This Unit
Methodological Approaches
Narrative Inquiry
Types of Narrative Inquiry
Designing a Narrative Inquiry Study: Using Our Wiki Example
Phenomenological Inquiry
Types of Phenomenological Inquiry
Designing a Phenomenological Study: Using Our Wiki Example
Grounded Theory
Types of Grounded Theory Inquiry
Designing a Constructivist Grounded Theory Study: Using Our Wiki Example
Case Study
Types of Case Study Inquiries
Example of a Multiple Case Study
Data Analysis
Ethnography
Types of Ethnographic Research
Considerations for Ethnography
Example of a Mini Virtual Ethnography Study
Data Analysis Process for a Mini Virtual Ethnography
6 Unit 6: Data Collection Methods
Intentions of This Unit
What Are Qualitative Interviews?
The Interview Process
Types of Interview Questions
Tips and Strategies for Conducting Qualitative Interviews
What Are Observations?
The Observation Process
Tips and Strategies for Conducting Participant Observations
What are Documents in Qualitative Research?
The Process of Collecting Documents
Example of Documents Collected in Wiki Study and Trivia Study
Tips and Strategies for Collecting Documents
7 Unit 7: Data Analysis, Interpretation, and Re-Presentation
Intentions of This Unit
What Does Data Analysis Mean?
What Is Inductive Analysis?
An Approach to Inductive Analysis
Do Themes Really Emerge?
An Example of Inductive Analysis
Mapping as Inductive Analysis
Interpretation and Data Re-Presentation in Qualitative Research
Cautions about Choosing Re-Presentations
Re-Presenting Your Study
But Writing Is Hard
8 Unit 8: Pulling It All Together
Intentions of This Unit
Revisiting Your Research Interest
Expand Your Thoughts about Your Research Project
Research Design and Theoretical Alignment
Methods of Data Collection
Data Analysis Methods
Representation of Your Work
Appendix A
Appendix B
References
Notă biografică
Kakali Bhattacharya, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at Kansas State University.
Recenzii
This book provides an excellent approach for the entry level qualitative research methods course. The book provides needed guided activities for both instructors and students that focus on the basics as well as the complexities of qualitative research methods. What a great resource!
Paul Schutz, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Texas at San Antonio
This text provides key concepts to students that support their foundational knowledge of QUAL including thinking through theoretical paradigms, different methodologies, and various fieldwork and analytical methods. But this text is different from the typical "Intro to QUAL" text; this one is personal, inviting readers to interact with the pages, take notes, write about the self, and consider the content in terms of "what would your own research look like." The author cares about the individual researcher and their progression of learning, engaging readers by asking questions and challenging them to think deeply, which is evidenced through the interactive lesson examples and real data provided from which students can practice various analyses. The author includes meaningful opportunities for readers to consider every aspect necessary for insightful, in-depth qualitative inquiry from initial conceptualization to representation and delivery of the work. This is a text I can’t wait to use in my own classroom.
Lauren Moret, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Qualitative Research Methodology, University of Tennessee
Fundamentals of Qualitative Research introduces students of qualitative research to the vast range of theories and methods used by qualitative researchers across disciplines. Written in a reader-friendly style, Kakali Bhattacharya’s book provides novices to qualitative research an up-to-date, informative, and accessible entrée to a range of ways to engage in qualitative research. Packed with practical activities, teaching tips, suggestions for additional reading, and reflective questions to help students make informed decisions as they design their projects, this book is an excellent resource for both newcomers to qualitative inquiry and their teachers.
Kathryn Roulston, Professor & Program Coordinator, Qualitative Research Program, Department of Lifelong Education, Administration, and Policy, University of Georgia
This is one of the most wanted pedagogical texts in qualitative research. Bhattacharya has masterfully put her imagination at work to create such an indispensable textbook for both fledgling qualitative researchers and teachers of qualitative research. The book thrives on the confluence of the dialectical nature: succinct but substantive; programmatic but theoretically grounded; structured but imaginative and inspirational. It is a must have for all of us in qualitative research.
Jeong-Hee Kim, Ph.D., Professor of Curriculum Studies and Teacher Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Texas Tech University
"As someone who has been working to wrap their mind around qualitative inquiry for the past five years, I feel like this book is the inside track. In 204 pages, Bhattacharya accomplishes a descriptive overview, complete with a multitude of examples and thoughtful cautions, which seems to take other authors hundreds of pages. For the student who is new to this field, the length and manner of the book is inviting. This is certainly a text that would hold
central position in any class I teach focused on qualitative research, and enough cannot be said for the of the way Bhattacharya sets up a ladder for us on the side of the ivory tower, and the focus is always on the meaning we derive from the work we do."
Jason D. DeHart, Appalachian State University
Paul Schutz, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Texas at San Antonio
This text provides key concepts to students that support their foundational knowledge of QUAL including thinking through theoretical paradigms, different methodologies, and various fieldwork and analytical methods. But this text is different from the typical "Intro to QUAL" text; this one is personal, inviting readers to interact with the pages, take notes, write about the self, and consider the content in terms of "what would your own research look like." The author cares about the individual researcher and their progression of learning, engaging readers by asking questions and challenging them to think deeply, which is evidenced through the interactive lesson examples and real data provided from which students can practice various analyses. The author includes meaningful opportunities for readers to consider every aspect necessary for insightful, in-depth qualitative inquiry from initial conceptualization to representation and delivery of the work. This is a text I can’t wait to use in my own classroom.
Lauren Moret, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Qualitative Research Methodology, University of Tennessee
Fundamentals of Qualitative Research introduces students of qualitative research to the vast range of theories and methods used by qualitative researchers across disciplines. Written in a reader-friendly style, Kakali Bhattacharya’s book provides novices to qualitative research an up-to-date, informative, and accessible entrée to a range of ways to engage in qualitative research. Packed with practical activities, teaching tips, suggestions for additional reading, and reflective questions to help students make informed decisions as they design their projects, this book is an excellent resource for both newcomers to qualitative inquiry and their teachers.
Kathryn Roulston, Professor & Program Coordinator, Qualitative Research Program, Department of Lifelong Education, Administration, and Policy, University of Georgia
This is one of the most wanted pedagogical texts in qualitative research. Bhattacharya has masterfully put her imagination at work to create such an indispensable textbook for both fledgling qualitative researchers and teachers of qualitative research. The book thrives on the confluence of the dialectical nature: succinct but substantive; programmatic but theoretically grounded; structured but imaginative and inspirational. It is a must have for all of us in qualitative research.
Jeong-Hee Kim, Ph.D., Professor of Curriculum Studies and Teacher Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Texas Tech University
"As someone who has been working to wrap their mind around qualitative inquiry for the past five years, I feel like this book is the inside track. In 204 pages, Bhattacharya accomplishes a descriptive overview, complete with a multitude of examples and thoughtful cautions, which seems to take other authors hundreds of pages. For the student who is new to this field, the length and manner of the book is inviting. This is certainly a text that would hold
central position in any class I teach focused on qualitative research, and enough cannot be said for the of the way Bhattacharya sets up a ladder for us on the side of the ivory tower, and the focus is always on the meaning we derive from the work we do."
Jason D. DeHart, Appalachian State University
Descriere
This book is the roadmap to proficiency and development in the field of qualitative research.