Doing Qualitative Research

Third Edition
Benjamin F. Crabtree - Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, USA
William L. Miller - Lehigh Valley Health Network, Pennsylvania, USA
Doing Qualitative Research
August 2022 | 456 pages | Sage US
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Description

Are you looking to improve your qualitative research skills?

Look no further than the Third Edition of Doing Qualitative Research by Benjamin F. Crabtree and William L. Miller! This reader-friendly text provides a comprehensive overview of qualitative methods, design, and analysis, making it perfect for both students and researchers with little to no prior experience.

Chapters
The book's first four chapters contextualize qualitative research within the broader research landscape, covering
  • the history of the field,
  • the importance of collaboration and reflexivity, and
  • strategies for selecting the right methodology for your research question.
Later (unique) chapters focus on specific stages of the research process, including
  • data collection,
  • analysis,
  • interpretation,
  • case study research,
  • intervention studies, and
  • participatory research.

Examples Help Readers Understand How Concepts Work in Practice
Throughout the book, Crabtree and Miller draw on their own experiences and expertise to illustrate key concepts and provide practical guidance. The authors also highlight numerous clinical research examples that demonstrate the use of qualitative methods within a mixed-methods approach. Each chapter concludes with open-ended questions to encourage further reflection and discussion.

Whether you're new to qualitative research or looking to refine your skills, Doing Qualitative Research is an invaluable resource. Start learning by doing and experiment with the tools and concepts presented in the book!

Keywords
#Research methods, #qualitative research, #Benjamin F. Crabtree, #William L. Miller, #qualitative inquiry, #qualitative methods, #health research, #health methods, #nursing methods, #qualitative interviews, #mixed methods research, #clinical methods, #qualitative design, #qualitative research, #naturally occurring data, #QDAS, #CAQDAS, #social science research, #research diary, #case study, #qualitative data analysis, #observation, #interviews, #participatory research, #data collection, #data analysis, #case study research, #beginner research methods

Contents

PART I: Read Me First: Overview of Qualitative Research

  • Chapter 1 – Clinical Research: A Qualitative Trail Map within a Mixed-Methods World
  • Chapter 2 – Creating Collaborative Space and Research Teams
  • Chapter 3 – Reflexivity
  • Chapter 4 – Research Design: Start with the Stories

PART II: Discovery: Data Collection Strategies

  • Chapter 5 – Depth Interviews
  • Chapter 6 – Group Interviews and Focus Groups
  • Chapter 7 – Observation
  • Chapter 8 – Key Informant Interviews
  • Chapter 9 – Material Artifacts

PART III: Analysis and Interpretation Strategies

  • Chapter 10 – The Dance of Interpretation and Frustrations of Sisyphus
  • Chapter 11 – Editing Organizing Style of Analysis
  • Chapter 12 – Template Organizing Style of Analysis
  • Chapter 13 – Immersion/Crystallization Organizing Style of Analysis
  • Chapter 14 – Computers and Data management

PART IV: Special Applications

  • Chapter 15 – Case Studies
  • Chapter 16 – Qualitative Methods in Intervention Studies
  • Chapter 17 – Qualitative Methods in Participatory Healthcare Research

PART V. The Rest of the Story

  • Chapter 18 – Doing Good Qualitative Research
  • Chapter 19 – Getting Funded & Getting Published
  • Chapter 20 – The Future of Qualitative Methods in a Mixed-Methods World

Description

Are you looking to improve your qualitative research skills?

Look no further than the Third Edition of Doing Qualitative Research by Benjamin F. Crabtree and William L. Miller! This reader-friendly text provides a comprehensive overview of qualitative methods, design, and analysis, making it perfect for both students and researchers with little to no prior experience.

Chapters
The book's first four chapters contextualize qualitative research within the broader research landscape, covering
  • the history of the field,
  • the importance of collaboration and reflexivity, and
  • strategies for selecting the right methodology for your research question.
Later (unique) chapters focus on specific stages of the research process, including
  • data collection,
  • analysis,
  • interpretation,
  • case study research,
  • intervention studies, and
  • participatory research.

Examples Help Readers Understand How Concepts Work in Practice
Throughout the book, Crabtree and Miller draw on their own experiences and expertise to illustrate key concepts and provide practical guidance. The authors also highlight numerous clinical research examples that demonstrate the use of qualitative methods within a mixed-methods approach. Each chapter concludes with open-ended questions to encourage further reflection and discussion.

Whether you're new to qualitative research or looking to refine your skills, Doing Qualitative Research is an invaluable resource. Start learning by doing and experiment with the tools and concepts presented in the book!

Keywords
#Research methods, #qualitative research, #Benjamin F. Crabtree, #William L. Miller, #qualitative inquiry, #qualitative methods, #health research, #health methods, #nursing methods, #qualitative interviews, #mixed methods research, #clinical methods, #qualitative design, #qualitative research, #naturally occurring data, #QDAS, #CAQDAS, #social science research, #research diary, #case study, #qualitative data analysis, #observation, #interviews, #participatory research, #data collection, #data analysis, #case study research, #beginner research methods

Contents

PART I: Read Me First: Overview of Qualitative Research

  • Chapter 1 – Clinical Research: A Qualitative Trail Map within a Mixed-Methods World
  • Chapter 2 – Creating Collaborative Space and Research Teams
  • Chapter 3 – Reflexivity
  • Chapter 4 – Research Design: Start with the Stories

PART II: Discovery: Data Collection Strategies

  • Chapter 5 – Depth Interviews
  • Chapter 6 – Group Interviews and Focus Groups
  • Chapter 7 – Observation
  • Chapter 8 – Key Informant Interviews
  • Chapter 9 – Material Artifacts

PART III: Analysis and Interpretation Strategies

  • Chapter 10 – The Dance of Interpretation and Frustrations of Sisyphus
  • Chapter 11 – Editing Organizing Style of Analysis
  • Chapter 12 – Template Organizing Style of Analysis
  • Chapter 13 – Immersion/Crystallization Organizing Style of Analysis
  • Chapter 14 – Computers and Data management

PART IV: Special Applications

  • Chapter 15 – Case Studies
  • Chapter 16 – Qualitative Methods in Intervention Studies
  • Chapter 17 – Qualitative Methods in Participatory Healthcare Research

PART V. The Rest of the Story

  • Chapter 18 – Doing Good Qualitative Research
  • Chapter 19 – Getting Funded & Getting Published
  • Chapter 20 – The Future of Qualitative Methods in a Mixed-Methods World
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Doing Qualitative Research


August 2022 | 456 pages | Sage US

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Are you looking to improve your qualitative research skills?

Look no further than the Third Edition of Doing Qualitative Research by Benjamin F. Crabtree and William L. Miller! This reader-friendly text provides a comprehensive overview of qualitative methods, design, and analysis, making it perfect for both students and researchers with little to no prior experience.

Chapters
The book's first four chapters contextualize qualitative research within the broader research landscape, covering
  • the history of the field,
  • the importance of collaboration and reflexivity, and
  • strategies for selecting the right methodology for your research question.
Later (unique) chapters focus on specific stages of the research process, including
  • data collection,
  • analysis,
  • interpretation,
  • case study research,
  • intervention studies, and
  • participatory research.

Examples Help Readers Understand How Concepts Work in Practice
Throughout the book, Crabtree and Miller draw on their own experiences and expertise to illustrate key concepts and provide practical guidance. The authors also highlight numerous clinical research examples that demonstrate the use of qualitative methods within a mixed-methods approach. Each chapter concludes with open-ended questions to encourage further reflection and discussion.

Whether you're new to qualitative research or looking to refine your skills, Doing Qualitative Research is an invaluable resource. Start learning by doing and experiment with the tools and concepts presented in the book!

Keywords
#Research methods, #qualitative research, #Benjamin F. Crabtree, #William L. Miller, #qualitative inquiry, #qualitative methods, #health research, #health methods, #nursing methods, #qualitative interviews, #mixed methods research, #clinical methods, #qualitative design, #qualitative research, #naturally occurring data, #QDAS, #CAQDAS, #social science research, #research diary, #case study, #qualitative data analysis, #observation, #interviews, #participatory research, #data collection, #data analysis, #case study research, #beginner research methods


Table Of Contents:

  • PART I: Read Me First: Overview of Qualitative Research
  • Chapter 1 – Clinical Research: A Qualitative Trail Map within a Mixed-Methods World
  • Chapter 2 – Creating Collaborative Space and Research Teams
  • Chapter 3 – Reflexivity
  • Chapter 4 – Research Design: Start with the Stories
  • PART II: Discovery: Data Collection Strategies
  • Chapter 5 – Depth Interviews
  • Chapter 6 – Group Interviews and Focus Groups
  • Chapter 7 – Observation
  • Chapter 8 – Key Informant Interviews
  • Chapter 9 – Material Artifacts
  • PART III: Analysis and Interpretation Strategies
  • Chapter 10 – The Dance of Interpretation and Frustrations of Sisyphus
  • Chapter 11 – Editing Organizing Style of Analysis
  • Chapter 12 – Template Organizing Style of Analysis
  • Chapter 13 – Immersion/Crystallization Organizing Style of Analysis
  • Chapter 14 – Computers and Data management
  • PART IV: Special Applications
  • Chapter 15 – Case Studies
  • Chapter 16 – Qualitative Methods in Intervention Studies
  • Chapter 17 – Qualitative Methods in Participatory Healthcare Research
  • PART V. The Rest of the Story
  • Chapter 18 – Doing Good Qualitative Research
  • Chapter 19 – Getting Funded & Getting Published
  • Chapter 20 – The Future of Qualitative Methods in a Mixed-Methods World

Recent Product Reviews:

The third edition is written entirely in their own voices, based on their decades of combined experience in research, teaching, and clinical practice. They are masters, and this book is a master class that cuts through jargon, provides a clear organizing framework for anyone trying to generate new (qualitative or quantitative) knowledge, and shows how to get things done in ways that are grounded in the wisdom of family medicine. The book is threaded with real-world examples based on the authors’ rich experience with qualitative and mixed-methods family medicine and primary care research. I recommend the third edition of Doing Qualitative Research to investigators and educators at any level who want to understand how new knowledge for family medicine, health care, and health can be generated, communicated, and used to advance health and equity.
Kurt C. Stange, MD, PhD, Center for Community Health Integration, Case Western Reserve University, Cleaveland, OH
Very useful text for education students to sup[port their understanding and application of qualitative research methodologies.
Mr Gary Pykitt, School of Education, Birmingham City University
Very useful general introduction
Dr Robert Patton, School of Psychology, Surrey University

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