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An Introduction to Qualitative Research

Seventh Edition
  • Uwe Flick - Freie Universtität Berlin, Germany
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January 2023 | 632 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd

Continuing to be THE guide to the whole qualitative research process for students, this book looks at both the theory behind qualitative research and how to put it into practice in your own work. For students across a range of social science disciplines and beyond, this is a must to help you enhance your research project.

This edition introduces:   

  • a decolonisation of methodologies   
  • a range of indigenous, queer and feminist perspectives on methodologies
  • assistance with defending a viva and alternative forms of assessment to suit a changing world.

More additions to this seventh edition include a section on the subjectivity of a researcher, and how your identity will shape your research. The further reading has been curated to include more than just western voices, providing you with global perspectives on qualitative research. This text introduces how to sensitively undertake ethical and inclusive research with marginalised groups.

This book will help you master a comprehensive understanding of qualitative research.


 
Part 1: Foundations of Qualitative Research
 
Chapter 1: Why and How to Do Qualitative Research
 
Chapter 2: The Qualitative–Quantitative Distinction
 
Chapter 3: Theoretical Frameworks
 
Chapter 4: Methods and Data in Qualitative Research
 
Chapter 5: Subjectivity, Identity, and Texts in Qualitative Research
 
Part 2: Research Design
 
Chapter 6: Formulating a Research Question
 
Chapter 7: Choosing and Constructing the Research Design
 
Chapter 8: Planning the Process in Qualitative Research
 
Chapter 9: Ethics of Doing Qualitative Research
 
Chapter 10: Using The Existing Literature
 
Chapter 11: Access, Fields Relations, and Participatory Research
 
Chapter 12: Sampling
 
Chapter 13: Qualitative Designs with Multiple Methods
 
Part 3: Verbal Data
 
Chapter 14: Collecting Verbal Data
 
Chapter 15: Doing Interviews
 
Chapter 16: Doing Focus Groups
 
Chapter 17: Using Narrative Data
 
Part 4: Data Beyond Talk
 
Chapter 18: Collecting Data Beyond Talk
 
Chapter 19: Observation and Ethnography
 
Chapter 20: Visual Data: Photography, Film and Video
 
Chapter 21: Documents as Data and Secondary Data Analysis
 
Chapter 22: Digital and Social Media Research
 
Part 5: Qualitative Data Analysis
 
Chapter 23: Analysing Qualitative Data
 
Chapter 24: Transcription and Data Management
 
Chapter 25: Grounded Theory Coding
 
Chapter 26: Thematic Coding and Content Analysis
 
Chapter 27: Analysing Naturally Occurring Data: Conversation and Discourse
 
Chapter 28: Using Software in Qualitative Data Analysis
 
Part 6: Grounding, Writing And Outlook
 
Chapter 29: Quality of Qualitative Research: Criteria and Beyond
 
Chapter 30: Writing Up and Assessment in Qualitative Research
 
Chapter 31: State of the Art and the Future

Professor Uwe Flick has been a leading qualitative methodologist in the social sciences for decades. His methods texts reflect his considerable talent for presenting complex concepts and approaches in a thorough and accessible manner. This latest text is no exception.

Darrin Hodgetts
PhD, Professor of Societal Psychology, Massey University, New Zealand

A really useful read about the basics of qualitative research, written in a simple and easy to read format.

Alison Owen
Faculty of Health and Sciences, Staffordshire University
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Great overview of different research methods that will be really helpful for my students

Dr Abi Rhodes
English Language Arts, Birmingham University
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An excellent and comprehensive overview of qualitative research. It is accessible at an introductory level and is a useful 'one-stop shop' for our students. I will be recommending it to colleagues.

Dr Alan Mackie
School of Education & Social Work, Dundee University
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This is a great book for both beginners and seasoned qualitative researchers

Dr Alice Lungu
Urban Studies, Copperbelt University
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An extremely useful book for students that provides a comprehensive overview of qualitative research methodologies. It is particularly useful for students grappling with theory and provides a good basic introduction that is suitable for undergraduates in psychology. It would be great, however, to see a little more on the conceptual basis and frameworks of the various methodologies in future editions. This is largely absent in most undergraduate textbooks on qualitative research methods aimed at undergraduates. That said, I look forward to future editions and highly recommend this book as a good starting point.

Dr Claire Cullen
Psychology, South East Technological University
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Excellent text which I have found is applicable to students at all levels from undergraduate to PhD. Clearly written with excellent examples of research in practice. Research methodology is clearly explored making this an accessible text.

Dr Peter McNee
Health, Cardiff University
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Relevance to the module descriptors

Dr Temitayo A. Odewusi
Nursing, Queen Margaret University
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Does not meet the needs of nursing doctoral students.

Elizabeth Diener
Kramer School Of Nursing, Oklahoma City University
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A very clear introduction to QR - easy to navigate and find information quickly for busy students.
Real world application and question prompts mean students can use the book in an active way.

Miss Audrey Wood
Department of Teacher Education, Bedfordshire University
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