Qualitative research : a guide to design and implementation / Elizabeth J. Tisdell, Sharan B. Merriam, Heather L. Stuckey-Peyrot.
| Author/creator | Tisdell, Elizabeth J., 1955- author. |
| Other author | Merriam, Sharan B., author. |
| Other author | Stuckey, Heather, 1969- author. |
| Other author | Haidet, Paul, writer of foreword. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | Fifth edition. |
| Publication | Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2025] |
| Description | 1 online resource (xxvii, 420 pages) : illustrations |
| Supplemental Content | EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Physical medium | illustration |
| Contents | Foreword / Paul Haidet -- The design of qualitative research. What is qualitative research? ; Six common qualitative research designs ; Expanding the qualitative paradigm : critical research, and action and community-based participatory research (CBPR) ; Qualitative research in mixed methods and arts-based approaches ; Designing your study and selecting a sample -- Collecting qualitative data. Conducting effective interviews ; Being a careful observer ; Mining data from documents and artifacts -- Analyzing and reporting qualitative data. Qualitative data analysis ; Validity, reliability, and ethics ; Writing up qualitative research -- Appendix. The methodology section of a qualitative research study / Sharan B. Merriam. |
| Abstract | "The essential guide to understanding, designing, conducting, and presenting a qualitative research study. Qualitative Research: A Guide to Design and Implementation, 5th Edition is filled with practical advice and proven guidance for designing and implementing qualitative research studies, and for communicating findings clearly and effectively. Readers will develop a strong foundation in qualitative research theory and application, including an understanding of data sources, data analysis tools, and the types of qualitative research. This revised Fifth Edition offers an expanded interdisciplinary focus, covering qualitative research in the medical and health professions, the social sciences, education, and the humanities. It also covers new tools and technologies--including discussion of AI in qualitative research--that facilitate the process of conducting, analyzing, and presenting research. Written in reader-friendly terms, Qualitative Research is accessible to both novice and experienced researchers. Discover the theories, techniques, and analysis methods that make for rigorous qualitative studies Consider issues related to online data collection, interpretation of results, and qualitative research ethics Learn to develop a strong theoretical framework to guide qualitative studies Discover how qualitative research is used in many fields, including healthcare Qualitative Research: A Guide to Design and Implementation is an indispensable reference for students and researchers looking to grow their knowledge of qualitative research methodologies across disciplines."-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Biographical note | Dr. Elizabeth J. Tisdell is Distinguished Professor Emerita of Lifelong Learning and Adult Education at Penn State University--Harrisburg. |
| Biographical note | Dr. Sharan B. Merriam is a retired professor of adult education at the University of Georgia. She is the author, coauthor, or editor of numerous books, including Learning in Adulthood. |
| Biographical note | Dr. Heather L. Stuckey-Peyrot is co-director of the Qualitative and Mixed-Method Core at the Penn State College of Medicine. |
| Source of description | Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (EBSCOhost, viewed October 24, 2025). |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Tisdell, Elizabeth J., 1955- Qualitative research. Fifth edition. Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2025] 9781394266449 |
| Issued in other form | Original 9781394266449 1394266448 |
| Genre/form | Case studies |
| LCCN | 2024047357 |
| ISBN | 9781394266456 electronic book |
| ISBN | 1394266456 electronic book |
| ISBN | 9781394266463 electronic book |
| ISBN | 1394266464 electronic book |
| Standard identifier# | CIPO000211936 |
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