Focusing on longitudinal qualitative research, the book explores fundamental elements and the significance of time and change in such studies. It provides researchers with a framework for analysis through sixteen targeted questions, guiding them in effectively interpreting longitudinal qualitative data.
Exploring the researcher's unique heuristic thinking, this work delves into the development of "highdeep" insights that go beyond mere description. It examines the complexities of the human condition, offering profound reflections that challenge conventional understanding and invite readers to reconsider their perspectives on life and existence.
The latest edition of this best-selling textbook by Miles and Huberman not only is considerably expanded in content, but is now available in paperback. Bringing the art of qualitative analysis up-to-date, this edition adds hundreds of new techniques, ideas and references developed in the past decade. The increase in the use of computers in qualitative analysis is also reflected in this volume. There is an extensive appendix on criteria to choose from among the currently available analysis packages. Through examples from a host of social science and professional disciplines, Qualitative Data Analysis remains the most comprehensive and complete treatment of this topic currently available to scholars and applied researchers.
Focusing on the development of conventional theories through qualitative inquiry, this text offers a thorough introduction to the subject. It features diverse examples from various disciplines, illustrating the application of qualitative research. Additionally, it includes end-of-chapter activities designed to enhance the reader's skills in creating original theories, making it a practical resource for students and researchers alike.