What is qualitative research?

This book invites readers to explore the nature of qualitative research, and to recognise the varied and conflicting forms it can take. It examines how these contrast with quantitative work, as well as how they differ from journalism and imaginative literature. The book describes various methodologi...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Hammersley, Martyn, author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : Bloomsbury Academic 2013.
Colección:'What is?' research methods series
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Sumario:This book invites readers to explore the nature of qualitative research, and to recognise the varied and conflicting forms it can take. It examines how these contrast with quantitative work, as well as how they differ from journalism and imaginative literature. The book describes various methodological philosophies that have shaped qualitative work, as well as different types of orientation to be found within it today. It offers clear definitions of key terms and concepts, and also a detailed exploration of recent disputes among qualitative researchers, with a view to showing how differences i
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (136 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781849666077
9781283853187
9781849666091