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Qualitative research (QR) is the method of research that seeks to understand social phenomena within the context of participants' perspectives and experiences. This work combines discussion of the types of QR with examples of research studies and reflections by contributors on their personal experience in engaging in QR. It presents basic information about the nature of QR and discusses guidelines for evaluating this method of research. The book may be used as a companion to any general text on QR. Merriam teaches adult education at the University of Georgia. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Qualitative research (QR) is the method of inquiry that seeks to understand social phenomena within the context of the participants' perspectives and experiences. The research methods of QR are more flexible, responsive, and open to contextual interpretation than in quantitative research, which uses inventory, questionnaire, or numerical data to draw conclusions. In Qualitative Research in Practice, Sharan Merriam combines discussions of the types of QR with examples of research studies and reflections by the researchers themselves. An important resource for students and practitioners of QR, the book may be used as a companion to any general text on QR.
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