Heuristic Research: Design, Methodology, and Applications [Hardcover]

Clark Moustakas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 1990

Well-organized and well-referenced, this book gives a clear presentation of heuristic methodology as a systematic form of qualitative research. Investigators of human experiences will find this book invaluable as a research guide. The author illustrates how heuristic concepts and processes form components of the research design and become the basis for a methodology. There is a clear explanation of how heuristic inquiry works in practice and the actual process of conducting a human science investigation is described in detail.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 136 pages
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc (July 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803938810
• ISBN-13: 978-0803938816
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #586,360 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Qualitative Research Help, December 31, 2007

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This review is from: Heuristic Research: Design, Methodology, and Applications (Paperback)

I chose a qualitative method for a research proposal and wanted to examine the data in a detailed, personal way. I purchased many books about various qualitative methods, but all of them failed to assist me. I finally came upon this book, and the author clearly outlined what is involved with this form of research--heuristic inquiry. It totally changed how I looked at the the transcripts of my participants, and assisted me in extracting rich themes and descriptions. I highly recommend this book to those who are serious about qualitative research, e.g., heuristic research, and are willing to do all that is required to complete a thesis or dissertation that they can be proud of for years to come.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Why is the Kindle Edition So Expensive?, June 7, 2011

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This review is from: Heuristic Research: Design, Methodology, and Applications (Kindle Edition)

Let me begin by declaring that I have not purchased the Kindle edition of this book, nor do I own this book. I was a student at the Moustakas founded school, The Center for Humanistic Studies (before changing its name to the MiSPP), and used this book as the foundation of my research. This book has become a rare gem. It is very hard to find and probably out of print these days. The high price tag on the paperback edition are understandable for these reasons. What I do not understand, however, is charging almost the same amount for the Kindle edition! The book is seriously no thicker than a pencil! Finally, there is a method of getting this wonderful little text out to those who have found it hard to find or to afford, only to charge almost the exact same price as the rare paperback. I am glad I was given a Kindle as a present because I have barely noticed the advantage of having one.