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The Practice of Qualitative Research

The Practice of Qualitative Research The Practice of Qualitative Research Book reviews Sharlene Nagy Hesse-Biber Sage Publications Thousand Oaks, CA ISBN 9781452268088 Keywords Qualitative research Review DOI 10.1108/QROM-09-2016-1416 The Practice of Qualitative Research will be a valuable aid to novice researchers from the undergraduate to doctoral level interested in practically conducting qualitative research. This 406-page student-focused book, by a widely published university professor whose experience with qualitative techniques resonates throughout, contains numerous pedagogical devices in each chapter including: a boxed introduction, glossaries, discussion questions, as well as additional resources of websites and journals. Students are provided a multi-faceted approach to learning through use of case studies, tables, pictures and “behind the scenes” sections with ethical strands interwoven throughout the text. Underlying theoretical philosophical frameworks are provided but the focus, as per the book’stitle,isonpractice. In Part 1, the theoretical foundation for a qualitative approach to research is established and clarification is provided on differentiating qualitative vs quantitative research. The researcher’s perspective on social reality is noted, with explanations of ontology, epistemology and the subsequent impacts on research methodology in words, diagrams and tables. The extensive research toolset is discussed and the importance of the type of data and method selected to ensure alignment of research http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Qualitative Research in Organizations and Management: An International Journal Emerald Publishing

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1746-5648
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10.1108/QROM-09-2016-1416
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The Practice of Qualitative Research Book reviews Sharlene Nagy Hesse-Biber Sage Publications Thousand Oaks, CA ISBN 9781452268088 Keywords Qualitative research Review DOI 10.1108/QROM-09-2016-1416 The Practice of Qualitative Research will be a valuable aid to novice researchers from the undergraduate to doctoral level interested in practically conducting qualitative research. This 406-page student-focused book, by a widely published university professor whose experience with qualitative techniques resonates throughout, contains numerous pedagogical devices in each chapter including: a boxed introduction, glossaries, discussion questions, as well as additional resources of websites and journals. Students are provided a multi-faceted approach to learning through use of case studies, tables, pictures and “behind the scenes” sections with ethical strands interwoven throughout the text. Underlying theoretical philosophical frameworks are provided but the focus, as per the book’stitle,isonpractice. In Part 1, the theoretical foundation for a qualitative approach to research is established and clarification is provided on differentiating qualitative vs quantitative research. The researcher’s perspective on social reality is noted, with explanations of ontology, epistemology and the subsequent impacts on research methodology in words, diagrams and tables. The extensive research toolset is discussed and the importance of the type of data and method selected to ensure alignment of research

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Qualitative Research in Organizations and Management: An International Journal – Emerald Publishing

Published: Sep 11, 2017

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