What is qualitative research?

This book invites readers to explore the nature of qualitative research, and to recognise the varied and conflicting forms it can take. It examines how these contrast with quantitative work, as well as how they differ from journalism and imaginative literature. The book describes various methodologi...

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Other Authors: Hammersley, Martyn, author (author)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London : Bloomsbury Academic 2013.
Series:'What is?' research methods series
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009684823006719
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Summary:This book invites readers to explore the nature of qualitative research, and to recognise the varied and conflicting forms it can take. It examines how these contrast with quantitative work, as well as how they differ from journalism and imaginative literature. The book describes various methodological philosophies that have shaped qualitative work, as well as different types of orientation to be found within it today. It offers clear definitions of key terms and concepts, and also a detailed exploration of recent disputes among qualitative researchers, with a view to showing how differences i
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (136 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781849666077
9781283853187
9781849666091