Introducing Qualitative Research
A Student's Guide
- Rosaline Barbour - Open University, UK, Barbour Workshops Ltd, UK
Health Research Methods | Qualitative Research (General) | Sociological Research Methods
Rosaline Barbour draws on her extensive teaching experience to provide a clear, user-friendly introduction to the craft of doing qualitative research. Each chapter includes examples of real-life qualitative data and a range of exercises to help students get a feel for the process of generating and analysing qualitative data.
The second edition includes:
- New examples from a range of social science disciplines, making this the perfect book no matter what course you’re studying
- More on unobtrusive methods of data collection, such as documentary analysis
- More on internet research methods, mixed methods and visual methods
- A new section on using software in qualitative research
- A brand new companion website full of additional lecturer and student resources.
Supplements
Companion Website to accompany the 2nd Edition of Introducing Qualitative Research
When quantitative research is not enough you need a good introduction into qualitative research. This book is an excellent work to do so!
it is an introductory text on qualitative research and explains its fundamentals in a very accessible manner. Students will find it helpful, which will offer them clear guidance.
a well presented read for pre registration students which clearly identifies the key aspects of qualitative research
Perfect for any undergraduate student conducting qualitative research methods at all levels.
This could be more user friendly for beginners.
Useful broad beginner text
This is a great "all rounder". It has value for those new to research but also to the experienced researcher. Very well laid out and easy to navigate through.
A great explanation of qualitative methods - useful at undergraduate level and beyond
An interesting and good to read book, but with a little bit selective emphases, for example the analysis of qualitative data is relatively short but there is an extra chapter for action research. Good and practical for students.
I found this book to be a helpful guide for students in terms of how to approach qualitative research. It provides a broad foundation in theory as well as practical examples to help students apply theory to their own empiracal research.
