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Book Synopsis: This unique text provides a comprehensive framework for creating, managing, and interpreting qualitative research studies that yield valid and useful information. Examples of studies from a wide range of disciplines illustrate the strengths, limitations, and applications of the primary qualitative methods: in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, ethnography, content analysis, and case study and narrative research. Following a consistent format, chapters show students and researchers how to implement each method within a paradigm-neutral and flexible Total Quality Framework (TQF) comprising four interrelated components: Credibility, Analyzability, Transparency, and Usefulness. Unlike other texts that relegate quality issues to one or two chapters, detailed discussions of such crucial topics as construct validity, interresearcher reliability, researcher bias, and verification strategies are featured throughout. The book also addresses applications of the TQF to the writing, review, and evaluation of qualitative research proposals and manuscripts.
Pedagogical Features
- Summary tables that highlight important content, such as the application of a method to vulnerable or hard-to-reach populations.
- Case studies that illustrate TQF standards in practice for each method.
- Guidelines for effective documentation (via thick descriptions) of each type of study.
- End-of-chapter discussion topics, exercises, and suggested further reading and Web resources.
- Chapters open with a preview and close with a bulleted summary of key ideas.
- Extensive glossary.
2021 Winner--American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) Book Award
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Are you in need of a comprehensive framework for conducting qualitative research studies? Look no further than our Applied Qualitative Research Design book. This unique text offers a Total Quality Framework (TQF) approach, allowing you to create, manage, and interpret qualitative research studies that yield valid and useful information. With examples from various disciplines, including in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, ethnography, content analysis, and case study research, you'll gain a deep understanding of the primary qualitative methods.
What sets this book apart from others is its paradigm-neutral and flexible TQF, which consists of four key components: Credibility, Analyzability, Transparency, and Usefulness. By implementing this framework, you'll ensure that your research meets the highest standards of quality. Unlike other texts that briefly touch upon quality issues, our book offers comprehensive discussions on vital topics such as construct validity, inter-researcher reliability, researcher bias, and verification strategies. Quality is at the forefront throughout the entire book, providing you with the tools you need to conduct credible and impactful qualitative research.
But it doesn't stop there. Our book goes beyond just conducting research. It also addresses the application of the TQF to the writing, review, and evaluation of research proposals and manuscripts. You'll learn how to effectively communicate and present your qualitative research findings to ensure they have maximum impact.
Equipped with pedagogical features such as summary tables, case studies, guidelines for documentation, discussion topics, exercises, and extensive glossary, this book is your ultimate guide to qualitative research. Don't miss out on this valuable resource that has been recognized and awarded by the American Association for Public Opinion Research. Take your qualitative research to the next level with our Applied Qualitative Research Design book!
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