Qualitative Research Methods
Inge Hutter author Monique Hennink author Ajay Bailey author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Sage Publications Ltd
Published:23rd Jan '20
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
This hardback is available in another edition too:
- Paperback£51.99(9781473903913)

Practical and straightforward, this book is a multidisciplinary introduction to the process of planning, conducting and analysing qualitative research, from selecting appropriate methods to publishing your findings. Built around the authors’ Qualitative Research Cycle – consisting of the design, data collection and analytic cycles – this pragmatic guide clearly demonstrates the steps you need to take to ensure your research is rigorous and robust.
Drawing on decades of experience teaching workshops, the book is packed with techniques and tools to help you turn theory and method into research practice. This second edition:
- Showcases the importance of linking research design to data analysis, helping you avoid potential pitfalls and get the most out of your data
- Highlights the relevance and wide application of qualitative methods with an array of international examples of real field research and interdisciplinary case studies
- Gives clear guidance on writing qualitative research, including how to respond to critiques of qualitative methods
- Has a renewed focus on evaluating quality in qualitative research, ensuring your work is valid, reflexive and ethical
Offering tried and tested research tools like interview guides that you can apply to your own projects and supported by online resources including checklists and reflective questions, this book is the perfect companion for anyone looking to complete a successful project using qualitative research methods.
This introductory textbook presents a useful framework of three interconnected cycles – the design cycle, the data collection cycle and the analytic cycle – to guide students through the process of conducting qualitative research. Engaging examples illustrate each step from start to completion.
-- Lena JaspersenHennink, Hutter and Bailey provide a highly practical overview of all stages in the qualitative research process, linking clearly the cycles of design, data collection and data analysis. Excellent case studies illustrate qualitative research in practice. The authors’ clarity and coherence throughout the text makes this book a valuable read for all qualitative researchers.
-- Geraldine Foley, PhDWritten from a situated epistemological perspective, this handbook nicely blends theory with method and method with practical examples. A valuable guide for early career researchers in need of clear and simple answers to deal with complex phenomena and common critiques. -- Karin Hannes
I have used it as the main textbook which offers an outstanding understanding of qualitative research with easy to follow and ample examples from the field. -- Dr Basak Bilecen * drupal *
It might be valuable for any analysis done douring the class.
OLD_Book Product94351_2023-01-18 00:51:32,Mr RAHUL YADAV,Review for Constitution of India, Professional Ethics and Human Rights and Research Methods in Criminology & Criminal Justice,45014,Department of Law, Maharshi Dayanand University,This book is not helpful for law students. Because this work specially for Engineering students. -- Dr Daria Sarti * drupal *
Great book for a beginners course (bachelor students). -- Dr Marieke Haan * drupal *
This is well-written and easily accessible book, which will be of great benefit to my doctoral students as consider how to approach their projects. The information included is both practical as well as thought-provoking, and the inclusion of case studies, exercises and relevant reference lists, will be of great help in developing the students′ skills and understanding of how to get the best out of their research. -- Dr Philip Howlett * drupal *
a useful and contemporary guide to qualitative research that will be appropriate to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. -- Mr Ian Andrew * drupal *
This is essential for degree students who are focusing on a qualitative research project. -- Mrs Chrissie Draper * drupal *
It is always good to get an update to a book and this update is welcome ten years after the first edition.
I like to direct student to books that are readable and add value to their own learning, irrespective of their learning style. I think this book will appeal to a wide audience.
For me, take the time to also access the online resources, do not just use the book. Start at the glossary flash cards, a good place to help with some tricky terminology for people new to research.
Use book and online resources to get the most out of this publication -- Mrs Christina Dodds * drupal *
This text represents a current perspective on qualitative research methods to complement classic and seminal texts. A very useful text at L6 and L7, thank you. -- Mrs Eleonora Teszenyi * drupal *
This is a very good resource -- Mrs Josephine D Morris * drupal *
Excellent guide for students choosing to undertake qualitative research. -- Mrs Sian Pitson * drupal *
This book presents really clear and useful information about qualitative research methods and methodologies in a contemporary world. The contents are nicely laid out and the discussions throughout are clear and thorough. I will highly recommend this book to students, academics and professionals. A must have book in qualitative research. -- Ms Josephine D Moore * drupal *
Whilst I looked at this for UG students my PGR students have found this really helpful, particularly if been a while since in study. -- Ms Paula Hearsum * drupal *
Good information in the book -- Professor David Ditaba Mphuthi * drup
ISBN: 9781473903906
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 800g
376 pages
2nd Revised edition