{"product_id":"qualitative-research-in-practice-examples-for-discussion-and-analysis-9781119452027","title":"Qualitative Research in Practice: Examples for Discussion and Analysis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA practical introduction to qualitative research across fields and disciplines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eQualitative Research in Practice\u003c\/i\u003e offers a hands-on introduction to qualitative research design, methods, data, and analysis. Designed as a companion text for any course involving qualitative research, this book explores the different types of qualitative studies with relevant examples and analysis by the researchers themselves. The workbook format makes it easy to use in the classroom or the field, and the depth of information makes it a valuable resource for students of social work, psychology, counseling, management, education, health care, or any field in which qualitative research is conducted.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhile quantitative research is primarily concerned with numerical data, qualitative research methods are more flexible, responsive, and open to contextual information. To a qualitative researcher, a situation is defined by the participants' perspectives, making it the primary method of inquiry for understanding social phenomena through the lens of experience. This book introduces the essentials of qualitative research, bolstered by expert analysis and discussion that provides deeper insight than a traditional textbook format would allow. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the fundamental nature of qualitative research\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how to accurately assess and evaluate qualitative research\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore qualitative research's many forms and applications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain insight on qualitative research in a variety of fields and disciplines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow does one codify an experience? Is it possible to measure emotion in units? Qualitative research fills the void where numbers cannot reach. It is the best tool we have for studying the unquantifiable aspects of the human experience, and it is an essential tool in a wide variety of fields. \u003ci\u003eQualitative Research in Practice\u003c\/i\u003e provides translatable skills in a practical format to quicken your transition from \"learning\" to \"using.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSHARAN B. MERRIAM\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor emerita of adult and continuing education and qualitative research at the University of Georgia, in Athens. She is the author, coauthor, or editor of more than thirty books, including \u003ci\u003eQualitative Research: A Guide to Design and Implementation, \u003c\/i\u003e co-authored with Elizabeth Tisdell\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eROBIN S. GRENIER\u003c\/b\u003e is an associate professor of adult learning at the University of Connecticut in Storrs. She has taught qualitative research courses at the graduate level for over 14 years, along with researching and consulting on qualitative inquiry in education and human resource development.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50461889659154,"sku":"9781119452027","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b7629781-3efb-4f40-982c-9f134dac3a24.jpg?v=1730083209","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/qualitative-research-in-practice-examples-for-discussion-and-analysis-9781119452027","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}