Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design

Choosing Among Five Approaches
Fourth Edition
John W. Creswell - Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan
Cheryl N. Poth - University of Alberta, Canada
Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design
December 2016 | 488 pages | Sage US
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Winner of the 2018 Textbook & Academic Authors Association's The McGuffey Longevity Award

In the revised Fourth Edition of the best-selling text, John W. Creswell and new co-author Cheryl N. Poth explore the philosophical underpinnings, history, and key elements of five qualitative inquiry approaches: narrative research, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, and case study. Preserving Creswell's signature writing style, the authors compare the approaches and relate research designs to each of the traditions of inquiry in a highly accessible manner. Featuring new content, articles, pedagogy, references, and expanded coverage of ethics throughout, the Fourth Edition is an ideal introduction to the theories, strategies, and practices of qualitative inquiry. 

Learn more about John W. Creswell's qualitative research and mixed methods research titles as well as his 2017 spring/summer mixed methods research workshops!


Available with Perusall—an eBook that makes it easier to prepare for class
Perusall is an award-winning eBook platform featuring social annotation tools that allow students and instructors to collaboratively mark up and discuss their SAGE textbook. Backed by research and supported by technological innovations developed at Harvard University, this process of learning through collaborative annotation keeps your students engaged and makes teaching easier and more effective. Learn more.

Contents

About the Authors

About the Authors

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

Analytic Table of Contents by Approach

Analytic Table of Contents by Approach

List of Tables and Figures

  • 1. Introduction
  • Purpose and Rationale for the Book
  • What Is New in This Edition
  • Positioning Ourselves
  • Definition of Qualitative Research
  • Selection of the Five Approaches
  • Key Book Readings
  • Audience
  • Organization
  • 2. Philosophical Assumptions and Interpretive Frameworks
  • Questions for Discussion
  • Situating Philosophy and Interpretive Frameworks Within the Research Process
  • Philosophical Assumptions
  • Interpretive Frameworks
  • The Practice of Using Interpretive Frameworks in Qualitative Research
  • Linking Philosophy and Interpretive Frameworks in Qualitative Research
  • Chapter Check-In
  • Summary
  • Further Readings
  • 3. Designing a Qualitative Study
  • Questions for Discussion
  • The Characteristics of Qualitative Research
  • When to Use Qualitative Research
  • What a Qualitative Study Requires From Us
  • The Features of a “Good” Qualitative Study
  • The Process of Designing a Qualitative Study
  • Ethics in Qualitative Research
  • The Design Structures of a Plan or Proposal
  • Chapter Check-In
  • Summary
  • Further Readings
  • 4. Five Qualitative Approaches to Inquiry
  • Questions for Discussion
  • Deciding Among the Five Approaches
  • Narrative Research
  • Phenomenological Research
  • Grounded Theory Research
  • Ethnographic Research
  • Case Study Research
  • Comparing the Five Approaches
  • Chapter Check-In
  • Summary
  • Further Readings
  • 5. Five Different Qualitative Studies
  • Questions for Discussion
  • A Narrative Study (Chan, 2010; see Appendix B)
  • A Phenomenological Study (Anderson & Spencer, 2002; see Appendix C)
  • A Grounded Theory Study (Harley et al., 2009; see Appendix D)
  • An Ethnographic Study (Mac an Ghaill & Haywood, 2015; see Appendix E)
  • A Case Study (Frelin, 2015; see Appendix F)
  • Differences Among the Approaches
  • Chapter Check-In
  • Summary
  • Further Readings
  • 6. Introducing and Focusing the Study
  • Questions for Discussion
  • Interrelating the Study Problem, Purpose, and Questions Within Research
  • The Research Problem Statement
  • The Purpose Statement
  • The Research Questions
  • Chapter Check-In
  • Summary
  • Further Readings
  • 7. Data Collection
  • Questions for Discussion
  • The Data Collection Circle
  • Five Approaches Compared
  • Chapter Check-In
  • Summary
  • Further Readings
  • 8. Data Analysis and Representation
  • Questions for Discussion
  • Ethical Considerations for Data Analysis
  • Three Analysis Strategies
  • The Data Analysis Spiral
  • Analysis Within Approaches to Inquiry
  • Comparing the Five Approaches
  • Computer Use in Qualitative Data Analysis
  • Chapter Check-In
  • Summary
  • Further Readings
  • 9. Writing a Qualitative Study
  • Questions for Discussion
  • Ethical Considerations for Writing
  • Several Writing Strategies
  • Overall and Embedded Writing Strategies
  • A Comparison of Writing Structures Across Approaches
  • Chapter Check-In
  • Summary
  • Further Readings
  • 10. Standards of Validation and Evaluation
  • Questions for Discussion
  • Validation and Reliability in Qualitative Research
  • Evaluation Criteria
  • Comparing the Evaluation Standards of the Five Approaches
  • Chapter Check-In
  • Summary
  • Further Readings
  • 11. “Turning the Story” and Conclusion
  • Turning the Story
  • A Case Study: “Campus Response to a Student Gunman”
  • A Case Study
  • A Narrative Study
  • A Phenomenology
  • A Grounded Theory Study
  • An Ethnography
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter Check-In
  • Appendix A. An Annotated Glossary of Terms
  • Appendix B. A Narrative Research Study—“Living in the Space Between Participant and Researcher as a Narrative Inquirer: Examining Ethnic Identity of Chinese Canadian Students as Conflicting Stories to Live By”
  • Appendix C. A Phenomenological Study—“Cognitive Representations of AIDS”
  • Appendix D. A Grounded Theory Study—“Developing Long-Term Physical Activity Participation: A Grounded Theory Study With African American Women”
  • Appendix E. An Ethnography—“British-Born Pakistani and Bangladeshi Young Men: Exploring Unstable Concepts of Muslim, Islamophobia and Racialization”
  • Appendix F. A Case Study—“Relational Underpinnings and Professionality—A Case Study of a Teacher’s Practices Involving Students With Experiences of School Failure”

References

References

Name Index

Name Index

Subject Index

Subject Index

Resources

Instructor Teaching Site

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  • Test banks provide a diverse range of pre-written options as well as the opportunity to edit any question and/or insert personalized questions to effectively assess students’ progress and understanding.
  • Editable, chapter-specific PowerPoint® slides offer complete flexibility for creating a multimedia presentation for the course.
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Student Resource Site

SAGE edge for Students provides a personalized approach to help students accomplish their coursework goals in an easy-to-use learning environment.

  • Mobile-friendly eFlashcards strengthen understanding of key terms and concepts
  • Meaningful web links facilitate student use of internet resources, further exploration of topics, and responses to critical thinking questions
  • EXCLUSIVE! Access to full-text SAGE journal articles that have been carefully selected to support and expand on the concepts presented in each chapter
https://edge.sagepub.com/creswellqi4e

Description

Winner of the 2018 Textbook & Academic Authors Association's The McGuffey Longevity Award

In the revised Fourth Edition of the best-selling text, John W. Creswell and new co-author Cheryl N. Poth explore the philosophical underpinnings, history, and key elements of five qualitative inquiry approaches: narrative research, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, and case study. Preserving Creswell's signature writing style, the authors compare the approaches and relate research designs to each of the traditions of inquiry in a highly accessible manner. Featuring new content, articles, pedagogy, references, and expanded coverage of ethics throughout, the Fourth Edition is an ideal introduction to the theories, strategies, and practices of qualitative inquiry. 

Learn more about John W. Creswell's qualitative research and mixed methods research titles as well as his 2017 spring/summer mixed methods research workshops!


Available with Perusall—an eBook that makes it easier to prepare for class
Perusall is an award-winning eBook platform featuring social annotation tools that allow students and instructors to collaboratively mark up and discuss their SAGE textbook. Backed by research and supported by technological innovations developed at Harvard University, this process of learning through collaborative annotation keeps your students engaged and makes teaching easier and more effective. Learn more.

Contents

About the Authors

About the Authors

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

Analytic Table of Contents by Approach

Analytic Table of Contents by Approach

List of Tables and Figures

  • 1. Introduction
  • Purpose and Rationale for the Book
  • What Is New in This Edition
  • Positioning Ourselves
  • Definition of Qualitative Research
  • Selection of the Five Approaches
  • Key Book Readings
  • Audience
  • Organization
  • 2. Philosophical Assumptions and Interpretive Frameworks
  • Questions for Discussion
  • Situating Philosophy and Interpretive Frameworks Within the Research Process
  • Philosophical Assumptions
  • Interpretive Frameworks
  • The Practice of Using Interpretive Frameworks in Qualitative Research
  • Linking Philosophy and Interpretive Frameworks in Qualitative Research
  • Chapter Check-In
  • Summary
  • Further Readings
  • 3. Designing a Qualitative Study
  • Questions for Discussion
  • The Characteristics of Qualitative Research
  • When to Use Qualitative Research
  • What a Qualitative Study Requires From Us
  • The Features of a “Good” Qualitative Study
  • The Process of Designing a Qualitative Study
  • Ethics in Qualitative Research
  • The Design Structures of a Plan or Proposal
  • Chapter Check-In
  • Summary
  • Further Readings
  • 4. Five Qualitative Approaches to Inquiry
  • Questions for Discussion
  • Deciding Among the Five Approaches
  • Narrative Research
  • Phenomenological Research
  • Grounded Theory Research
  • Ethnographic Research
  • Case Study Research
  • Comparing the Five Approaches
  • Chapter Check-In
  • Summary
  • Further Readings
  • 5. Five Different Qualitative Studies
  • Questions for Discussion
  • A Narrative Study (Chan, 2010; see Appendix B)
  • A Phenomenological Study (Anderson & Spencer, 2002; see Appendix C)
  • A Grounded Theory Study (Harley et al., 2009; see Appendix D)
  • An Ethnographic Study (Mac an Ghaill & Haywood, 2015; see Appendix E)
  • A Case Study (Frelin, 2015; see Appendix F)
  • Differences Among the Approaches
  • Chapter Check-In
  • Summary
  • Further Readings
  • 6. Introducing and Focusing the Study
  • Questions for Discussion
  • Interrelating the Study Problem, Purpose, and Questions Within Research
  • The Research Problem Statement
  • The Purpose Statement
  • The Research Questions
  • Chapter Check-In
  • Summary
  • Further Readings
  • 7. Data Collection
  • Questions for Discussion
  • The Data Collection Circle
  • Five Approaches Compared
  • Chapter Check-In
  • Summary
  • Further Readings
  • 8. Data Analysis and Representation
  • Questions for Discussion
  • Ethical Considerations for Data Analysis
  • Three Analysis Strategies
  • The Data Analysis Spiral
  • Analysis Within Approaches to Inquiry
  • Comparing the Five Approaches
  • Computer Use in Qualitative Data Analysis
  • Chapter Check-In
  • Summary
  • Further Readings
  • 9. Writing a Qualitative Study
  • Questions for Discussion
  • Ethical Considerations for Writing
  • Several Writing Strategies
  • Overall and Embedded Writing Strategies
  • A Comparison of Writing Structures Across Approaches
  • Chapter Check-In
  • Summary
  • Further Readings
  • 10. Standards of Validation and Evaluation
  • Questions for Discussion
  • Validation and Reliability in Qualitative Research
  • Evaluation Criteria
  • Comparing the Evaluation Standards of the Five Approaches
  • Chapter Check-In
  • Summary
  • Further Readings
  • 11. “Turning the Story” and Conclusion
  • Turning the Story
  • A Case Study: “Campus Response to a Student Gunman”
  • A Case Study
  • A Narrative Study
  • A Phenomenology
  • A Grounded Theory Study
  • An Ethnography
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter Check-In
  • Appendix A. An Annotated Glossary of Terms
  • Appendix B. A Narrative Research Study—“Living in the Space Between Participant and Researcher as a Narrative Inquirer: Examining Ethnic Identity of Chinese Canadian Students as Conflicting Stories to Live By”
  • Appendix C. A Phenomenological Study—“Cognitive Representations of AIDS”
  • Appendix D. A Grounded Theory Study—“Developing Long-Term Physical Activity Participation: A Grounded Theory Study With African American Women”
  • Appendix E. An Ethnography—“British-Born Pakistani and Bangladeshi Young Men: Exploring Unstable Concepts of Muslim, Islamophobia and Racialization”
  • Appendix F. A Case Study—“Relational Underpinnings and Professionality—A Case Study of a Teacher’s Practices Involving Students With Experiences of School Failure”

References

References

Name Index

Name Index

Subject Index

Subject Index

Resources

Instructor Teaching Site

SAGE edge for Instructors supports teaching by making it easy to integrate quality content and create a rich learning environment for students.

  • Test banks provide a diverse range of pre-written options as well as the opportunity to edit any question and/or insert personalized questions to effectively assess students’ progress and understanding.
  • Editable, chapter-specific PowerPoint® slides offer complete flexibility for creating a multimedia presentation for the course.
https://edge.sagepub.com/creswellqi4e

Student Resource Site

SAGE edge for Students provides a personalized approach to help students accomplish their coursework goals in an easy-to-use learning environment.

  • Mobile-friendly eFlashcards strengthen understanding of key terms and concepts
  • Meaningful web links facilitate student use of internet resources, further exploration of topics, and responses to critical thinking questions
  • EXCLUSIVE! Access to full-text SAGE journal articles that have been carefully selected to support and expand on the concepts presented in each chapter
https://edge.sagepub.com/creswellqi4e
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Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design

Choosing Among Five Approaches

John W. Creswell , Cheryl N. Poth
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Winner of the 2018 Textbook & Academic Authors Association's The McGuffey Longevity Award

In the revised Fourth Edition of the best-selling text, John W. Creswell and new co-author Cheryl N. Poth explore the philosophical underpinnings, history, and key elements of five qualitative inquiry approaches: narrative research, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, and case study. Preserving Creswell's signature writing style, the authors compare the approaches and relate research designs to each of the traditions of inquiry in a highly accessible manner. Featuring new content, articles, pedagogy, references, and expanded coverage of ethics throughout, the Fourth Edition is an ideal introduction to the theories, strategies, and practices of qualitative inquiry. 

Learn more about John W. Creswell's qualitative research and mixed methods research titles as well as his 2017 spring/summer mixed methods research workshops!


Available with Perusall—an eBook that makes it easier to prepare for class
Perusall is an award-winning eBook platform featuring social annotation tools that allow students and instructors to collaboratively mark up and discuss their SAGE textbook. Backed by research and supported by technological innovations developed at Harvard University, this process of learning through collaborative annotation keeps your students engaged and makes teaching easier and more effective. Learn more.


Table Of Contents:

  • About the Authors
  • Acknowledgments
  • Analytic Table of Contents by Approach
  • List of Tables and Figures
  • 1. Introduction
  • Purpose and Rationale for the Book
  • What Is New in This Edition
  • Positioning Ourselves
  • Definition of Qualitative Research
  • Selection of the Five Approaches
  • Key Book Readings
  • Audience
  • Organization
  • 2. Philosophical Assumptions and Interpretive Frameworks
  • Questions for Discussion
  • Situating Philosophy and Interpretive Frameworks Within the Research Process
  • Philosophical Assumptions
  • Interpretive Frameworks
  • The Practice of Using Interpretive Frameworks in Qualitative Research
  • Linking Philosophy and Interpretive Frameworks in Qualitative Research
  • Chapter Check-In
  • Summary
  • Further Readings
  • 3. Designing a Qualitative Study
  • Questions for Discussion
  • The Characteristics of Qualitative Research
  • When to Use Qualitative Research
  • What a Qualitative Study Requires From Us
  • The Features of a “Good” Qualitative Study
  • The Process of Designing a Qualitative Study
  • Ethics in Qualitative Research
  • The Design Structures of a Plan or Proposal
  • Chapter Check-In
  • Summary
  • Further Readings
  • 4. Five Qualitative Approaches to Inquiry
  • Questions for Discussion
  • Deciding Among the Five Approaches
  • Narrative Research
  • Phenomenological Research
  • Grounded Theory Research
  • Ethnographic Research
  • Case Study Research
  • Comparing the Five Approaches
  • Chapter Check-In
  • Summary
  • Further Readings
  • 5. Five Different Qualitative Studies
  • Questions for Discussion
  • A Narrative Study (Chan, 2010; see Appendix B)
  • A Phenomenological Study (Anderson & Spencer, 2002; see Appendix C)
  • A Grounded Theory Study (Harley et al., 2009; see Appendix D)
  • An Ethnographic Study (Mac an Ghaill & Haywood, 2015; see Appendix E)
  • A Case Study (Frelin, 2015; see Appendix F)
  • Differences Among the Approaches
  • Chapter Check-In
  • Summary
  • Further Readings
  • 6. Introducing and Focusing the Study
  • Questions for Discussion
  • Interrelating the Study Problem, Purpose, and Questions Within Research
  • The Research Problem Statement
  • The Purpose Statement
  • The Research Questions
  • Chapter Check-In
  • Summary
  • Further Readings
  • 7. Data Collection
  • Questions for Discussion
  • The Data Collection Circle
  • Five Approaches Compared
  • Chapter Check-In
  • Summary
  • Further Readings
  • 8. Data Analysis and Representation
  • Questions for Discussion
  • Ethical Considerations for Data Analysis
  • Three Analysis Strategies
  • The Data Analysis Spiral
  • Analysis Within Approaches to Inquiry
  • Comparing the Five Approaches
  • Computer Use in Qualitative Data Analysis
  • Chapter Check-In
  • Summary
  • Further Readings
  • 9. Writing a Qualitative Study
  • Questions for Discussion
  • Ethical Considerations for Writing
  • Several Writing Strategies
  • Overall and Embedded Writing Strategies
  • A Comparison of Writing Structures Across Approaches
  • Chapter Check-In
  • Summary
  • Further Readings
  • 10. Standards of Validation and Evaluation
  • Questions for Discussion
  • Validation and Reliability in Qualitative Research
  • Evaluation Criteria
  • Comparing the Evaluation Standards of the Five Approaches
  • Chapter Check-In
  • Summary
  • Further Readings
  • 11. “Turning the Story” and Conclusion
  • Turning the Story
  • A Case Study: “Campus Response to a Student Gunman”
  • A Case Study
  • A Narrative Study
  • A Phenomenology
  • A Grounded Theory Study
  • An Ethnography
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter Check-In
  • Appendix A. An Annotated Glossary of Terms
  • Appendix B. A Narrative Research Study—“Living in the Space Between Participant and Researcher as a Narrative Inquirer: Examining Ethnic Identity of Chinese Canadian Students as Conflicting Stories to Live By”
  • Appendix C. A Phenomenological Study—“Cognitive Representations of AIDS”
  • Appendix D. A Grounded Theory Study—“Developing Long-Term Physical Activity Participation: A Grounded Theory Study With African American Women”
  • Appendix E. An Ethnography—“British-Born Pakistani and Bangladeshi Young Men: Exploring Unstable Concepts of Muslim, Islamophobia and Racialization”
  • Appendix F. A Case Study—“Relational Underpinnings and Professionality—A Case Study of a Teacher’s Practices Involving Students With Experiences of School Failure”
  • References
  • Name Index
  • Subject Index

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