Qualitative Research & Evaluation Methods

"Very thoughtful and thorough coverage of qualitative design and study." -- Kari O′Grady Ph.D, Loyola University Maryland

 "The content itself, based in years of thinking, reading, doing, conversing, is a huge strength. Reading the chapters is like sitting at the feet of one of the masters." 

-- Kathleen A. Bolland, The University of Alabama

"I can’t emphasize enough the quality, detail, and depth of the presentation of research design and methods… Students and experienced researchers will appreciate the depth of presentation of potential qualitative paradigms, theoretical orientations and frameworks as well as special methodological applications that are often not covered in other qualitative texts."

-- Susan S. Manning, University of Denver

"It is refreshing to see a text that engages the multiple philosophical and historical trajectories within a qualitative research tradition while integrating this discussion so well with the practice of research design, fieldwork strategies, and data analysis."

-- Michael P. O’Malley, Texas State University
I have used Patton for this course historically; I will continue to use him for this course. I have used previous editions as well. -- Adah Ward-Randolph * drupal *
The book is very comprehensive. It has more details than necessary for my course, which is an introduction course. But the book is indispensable as a reference. -- Dr Babak Farshchian * drupal *
A very good overview of a wide range of theory, frameworks and methods, supported nicely by good practical advice and examples. The extensive content is more than is needed for our teaching programme, but is nevertheless a great resource for students (Masters or PhD) who are considering use of qualitative methods in their research. -- Dr Brendan Ryan * drupal *
Will use as a secondary text in the Qualitative Research Methods course I teach -- Dr Carolyn Graff * drupal *
Adopted Creswell 3rd ed (Sage) -- Dr Peter Sayer * drupal *
Excellent resource -- Dr Sharon Henderson Callahan * drupal *
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Good resource for students looking to develop their qualitative research skills. -- Saran Donahoo * drupal *