Merriam, Sharan B.,

Qualitative research : a guide to design and implementation / - xvi, 304 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. - The Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series .

Revised and expanded from Qualitative research and case study applications in education.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-286) and index.

"This thoroughly revised and updated classic once again presents a practical guide to understanding, designing, and conducting a qualitative research study, as well as helps readers understand the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of this research paradigm. The third edition includes new material on types of qualitative research; on the role of a theoretical framework in designing a study; a step-by-step guide to analyzing qualitative data; and an addendum for graduate students that provides a template for a thesis, dissertation, or grant application."--Page 4 of cover.

9780470283547

74842 TVG

2008051528


Education--Research--Methodology.
Education--Research--Case studies.
Case method.
Qualitative research.
Qualitative Research


Case Reports
Case studies.
Case studies
Case studies.
�Etudes de cas.

LB1028 / .M396 2009

370.72

LB 1028