Qualitative Methodology
A Practical Guide
- Jane Mills - James Cook University, Australia
- Melanie Birks - James Cook University, Australia
Expert researchers then trace the history and philosophical underpinnings of different methodologies, explore the specific demands each places upon the researcher and robustly set out relevant issues surrounding quality and rigor. Featured methodologies include action research, discourse analysis, ethnography, grounded theory, case studies and narrative inquiry.
This practical book provides a helpful guide to the research process - it introduces the relevant methods of generating, collecting and analysing data for each discrete methodology and then looks at best practice for presenting findings. This enables new researchers to compare qualitative methods and to confidently select the approach most appropriate for their own research projects.
Key features include:
- Summary table for each chapter - allowing quick checks to test knowledge
- 'Window into' sections - real world examples showing each methodology in action
- Student activities
- Learning objectives
- Full glossary
- Annotated suggestions for further reading
- Links to downloadable SAGE articles
- Links to relevant websites and organizations
This is an invaluable resource for students and researchers across the social sciences and a must-have guide for those embarking on a research project.
Supplements
Particularly useful for dissertation students. Good examples and links to practice.
An excellent text which introduces a range of qualitative methodology in an understandable way. Very useful for undergraduate students undertaking their dissertation unit; I would definitely recommend.
good book for learners looking to develop their research/ projects
This is a great book for undergraduates to get familiar with qualitative research process. I have encourage my students to read it before embarking on their projects.
Very thorough.
A good basic guide to a range of qualitative research methodologies
Good book and recommend and added to tutorial letter for master students in the degree Forensic Investigation.
A well presented guide to qualitative research and the importance of methodology
Mills offers a user-friendly introduction to qualitative methods that is as instructive as it is engaging. I will be recommending this to my undergraduate students.
This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the principles of research methodology in a very engaging manner.
