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Qualitative Researching 2nd Edition

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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd; 2nd edition (August 29, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0761974288
  • ISBN-13: 978-0761974284
  • Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 0.7 x 9.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsexcellent method and theory overview
By Joshua G. on December 30, 2006
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This is perhaps one of the best books on method I've read. If you are interested in qualitative research methods, get a copy of this book. Mason's book:

1. covers methodological as well as theory issues

2. prepares the reader to conduct qualitative research in the social, behavioral, cognitive, and related sciences

3. discusses presentation issues and coping with a "culture" bias towards quantitative research

4. makes a compelling argument for qualitative research to make even the most jaded and ardent quantitative methodologist to have second thoughts

One central approach Mason uses is to propose questions that force the researcher to think about the research, analysis, and presentation, and form the basis for a good review strategy for qualitative work.

One of my top five books for researchers - I study human-computer interaction, and am (at heart) a computer scientist - this book has helped me see beyond artifact to the true meaning of contribution and value. As a related note, this book is an excellent course text for a graduate course on research methods.
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5.0 out of 5 starsQualitative Researching
By Dann Wigner on November 20, 2009
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This is a wonderful introduction to the subject of qualitative researching, particularly for those who do not have a background in the social sciences.
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2.0 out of 5 starsAbstract text--not recommended
By MsJoie on July 29, 2006
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I was required to read this for a doctoral seminar in Research Design (in the social sciences). The text was clearly used for the class to be a comparison to other texts, because Mason's emphasis is different than many qualitative research texts. Mason emphasizes the importance of the researcher's own perspectives as something that will affect the research process. She also seems to think that research is a fluid process which allows you to change your research questions in the middle of your project, or adapt your whole study based on some of your earlier findings. I have not come across any other texts that would support this approach as a sound one.

If you are a linear, rational thinker, you may find this book to be too "out there." For instance the whole first chapter discusses "5 important questions" that should guide your research projects. It repeatedly refers to how important these 5 questions are, but then it actually lists and describes SIX questions in that chapter. For a $45 *used* book, I expect the author and/or publishing staff to be able to count to six... This is what I mean when I describe the text as "out there." I did not find the it to be meaningfully-structured or really helpful for designing high-quality research. The main benefit of this book is that it provides a contrast to more standard research approaches, but I would never recommend this book.
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