Keywords in Qualitative Methods

A Vocabulary of Research Concepts

Fiona Wood author Michael Bloor author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:SAGE Publications Inc

Published:6th Jul '06

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An essential companion for students across the social and health sciences, this text provides a wide-ranging coverage of qualitative methods complemented by extended illustration from the array of academic disciplines in which qualitative research is found and employed.

Written in a lively and reader-friendly style, the guide covers a comprehensive range of topics, including:

- a concise definition of the method

- a description of distinctive features

- examples to convey the flavour of a technique or principle

- a critical and reflective evaluation of the method or approach under consideration

- cross references to associated concepts within the dictionary

- a list of key readings

′The book at hand is a very useful additional reference to the qualitative research methodology bibliography′ - Qualitative Research -- R.V. Labaree * CHOICE *
′The book at hand is a very useful additional reference to the qualitative research methodology bibliography′ - Qualitative Research
Many students arrive at university with a limited understanding of many of the key words and phrases that we often take for granted. This text provides a useful reference handbook for students to refer to in order to address these small, but often key misunderstandings. -- Dr Jim Clack * drupal *
Very helpful indeed to help define concepts but not much of a good structure for students to find their way in the labyrint of qualitative research -- Dr Karin Hannes * drupal *
It is a great reference guide and does an excellent job of explaining the particulars of a given term, as well as including additional readings on the topic. -- Dr Kathryn De Medeiros * drupal *
Useful for students′ dissertations - the writers appear to have the same values as our team so this book is a great addition to the reading list -- Mrs Angela Hodgkins * drupal *
A useful ′dip-into′ type book for students working fairly independently at the start of their projects. I have made a few copies available. -- Ms Sally Beckwith * drupal *

ISBN: 9780761943310

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Weight: 270g

208 pages