Qualitative Research Design
An Interactive Approach
- Joseph A. Maxwell - George Mason University, VA
Applied Social Research Methods
Qualitative Evaluation | Qualitative Research (General) | Research Methods & Evaluation (General)
“This book uses everyday language that will captivate students’ attention and embed practical knowledge to supplement the technical.”
“The key strengths of the text are the passion and the enthusiasm that Dr. Maxwell has for qualitative research after all these years. I feel I can also utilize these concepts on my own research team and take them out of the classroom and into research team meetings with colleagues.”
“I really liked this book. I found myself taking notes and saying “yes” so many times because Maxwell captures the research process so well and provides many points worth quoting. As a faculty mentor, I particularly see the value of this book for my students who are conducting qualitative dissertations.”
"Maxwell provides a clear explanation regarding the nuances involved in the circular process of qualitative research design."
Useful book for students undertaking qualitative research
Good book for qualitative research design. Used as a secondary text.
comprehensive, well written
This really is an excellent text which covers a vast range of qualitative research approaches - and is very readable
Maxwell's book has been very helpful to my students to make a conceptual design for their research. They were asked to read the first 3 chapters carefully and make the Chapter 2 assignment. Some students had never thought about their qualitative research in this way. I adopted the book as reference, however I would have made it essential to the course if the price were more reasonable. I think 26 pounds would be acceptable.
Maxwell's book gives a common-sense approach to designing social research. I used it to provide a framework for integrating discourse analysis in social research.
Although a very good book, we cover more material than the focus of this book and we would have to adopt too many texts for our students.