Offering immensely practical advice, Basics of Qualitative Research, Fourth Edition presents methods that enable researchers to analyze, interpret, and make sense of their data, and ultimately build theory from it. Authors Juliet Corbin and Anselm Strauss (late of the University of San Francisco and co-creator of grounded theory) walk readers step-by-step through the research process-from the formation of the research question through several approaches to coding, analysis, and reporting. Packed with definitions and illustrative examples, this highly accessible book concludes with chapters that present criteria for evaluating a study, as well as responses to common questions posed by students of qualitative research. New end-of-chapter "Insider Insights" contributed by qualitative researchers give readers a sense of what it's like to work in the field. Significantly revised, this Fourth Edition remains a landmark volume in the study of qualitative methods.
Reviews

"The subject of the book is timely, important, and relevant. The content is laid out in a logical and organized manner and written in a style that is easy to understand."

-- Mahesh S. Raisinghani, Texas Woman's University

"[This book] provides an overview as well as depth into some of the techniques used in Grounded Theory studies, from the formation of research questions on through how to disseminate the work. A beginning researcher wanting to conduct a Grounded Theory study would find parts of this book helpful."

-- Kathryn Pole, University of Texas at Arlington



Book Information
ISBN 9781412997461
Author Juliet Corbin
Format Paperback
Page Count 456
Imprint SAGE Publications Inc
Publisher SAGE Publications Inc
Weight(grams) 680g