Qualitative Research Practice
A Guide for Social Science Students and Researchers
- Jane Ritchie - National Centre for Social Research, London
- Jane Lewis - Colebrooke Centre for Evidence and Implementation
- Carol McNaughton Nicholls - National Centre for Social Research, London
- Rachel Ormston - Scottish Centre for Social Research
Written by a team of leading researchers associated with NatCen Social Research (the National Centre for Social Research) this textbook leads students and researchers through the entire process of qualitative research from beginning to end - moving through design, sampling, data collection, analysis and reporting. In this fully revised second edition you will find:
- A practical account of how to carry out qualitative research which recognises a range of current approaches and applications
- A brand new chapter on ethics
- A brand new chapter on observational research
- Updated advice on using software when analysing your qualitative data
- New case studies which illustrate issues you may encounter and how problems have been tackled by other researchers.
A must have book for doctoral students and novice researchers. A good and informative textbook with excellent examples on qualitiative rsearch.
Recommended to postgraduate qualitative researchers in the social sciences
I have always been a fan of Ritchie & Lewis's practical approach to qualitative research. This book is an updated version of the classic text and is likely to of great value to researchers and students.
This is a very comprehensive text that would support students from undergrad to post grad.
A comprehensive guide to all interestesd in qualitative research.
Excellent book on Qualitative research. Discusses a wide range of current approaches with good case studies
The is an ideal resource for introducing undergraduate students to qualitative research practice. Contains useful practical activities and questions which can be easily linked to a range of workplace contexts.
Good text for those students wanting to find out more about particular aspects of conducting qualitative research without being overwhelmed. Good examples given to illustrate points and signposts readers to both further reading and online resources.
this will be recommended to any of my students who need to think through issues of when and how qualitiative research (or mixed methods) may be appropriate - which issue are I feel handled clearly
we have copies of this edition in our library
This edition provides answers to most of the How to? questions of early career (and also more seasoned) researchers in qualitative research. I found it very useful and recommend this book as essential reading to my students.
