Qualitative research and evaluation methods : integrating theory and practice /
Patton, Michael Quinn.
Qualitative research and evaluation methods : integrating theory and practice / created by Michael Quinn Patton - Fourth edition - xxi, 806 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The nature, niche, value, and fruit of qualitative inquiry
Strategic themes in qualitative inquiry
Variety of qualitative inquiry frameworks : paradigmatic, philosophical, and theoretical orientations
Practical and actionable qualitative applications
Designing qualitative studies
Fieldwork strategies and observation methods
Qualitative interviewing
Qualitative analysis and interpretation
Enhancing the quality and credibility of qualitative studies
Patton has created the most comprehensive, systematic, and up-to-date review of qualitative methods available. The Third Edition has retained and expanded upon the exhibits, which highlight and summarize major issues, guidelines, the summative sections, tables, and figures as well as the sage advice of the Sufi-Zen master, Halcolm. This revision will help readers integrate and make sense of the great volume of qualitative works published in the past decade
9781412972123
Social sciences--Methodology
Evaluation research (social action programs)
H62.P32 QUA
Qualitative research and evaluation methods : integrating theory and practice / created by Michael Quinn Patton - Fourth edition - xxi, 806 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The nature, niche, value, and fruit of qualitative inquiry
Strategic themes in qualitative inquiry
Variety of qualitative inquiry frameworks : paradigmatic, philosophical, and theoretical orientations
Practical and actionable qualitative applications
Designing qualitative studies
Fieldwork strategies and observation methods
Qualitative interviewing
Qualitative analysis and interpretation
Enhancing the quality and credibility of qualitative studies
Patton has created the most comprehensive, systematic, and up-to-date review of qualitative methods available. The Third Edition has retained and expanded upon the exhibits, which highlight and summarize major issues, guidelines, the summative sections, tables, and figures as well as the sage advice of the Sufi-Zen master, Halcolm. This revision will help readers integrate and make sense of the great volume of qualitative works published in the past decade
9781412972123
Social sciences--Methodology
Evaluation research (social action programs)
H62.P32 QUA