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README FIRST for a User's Guide to Qualitative Methods

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This book is a) very readable b) flows logically c) covers a LOT of material d) makes a great resource for writing a QRM proposal e) is a great resource when planning and executing a qualitative study. A MUST have for the new student and makes an excellent text for an intro class.

Excellent overview of qualitative methods which provides descriptive and useful definitions, while distinctly clarifying,i.e. phenomonology, grounded theory, ethnography.
Easy-reading without being elementary.
Perfect as I embark on my PhD in Nursing!

This is one of the best qualitative textbook that I've ever read. (And I read extensively.) It's easy to read. The writing style is concise and unpretensious. Unlike other bulky research method textbooks, it contains less than 300 pages. I use it as a portable book on the go.

The title may lead people to think that it is for beginners who haven't undertaken their studies. At one point, this holds true. The book is written for people who haven't committed to a specific research design. It walks you through various methodological routes, illustrating the possible shape of findings based on the choice of the research approach. However, I also found this book helpful for those who already have some exposure to qualitative research. (The only relatively minor downside is that I found the section on coding pretty dry. It's not as enlightening as other sections.)

A very good overview and review of qualitative methods most importantly provides the road map to the conceputalization and design of a study using qualitative and quantitative methods. A must read for novice and experienced researchers.