Handling Qualitative Data: A Practical Guide

by Lyn Richards

Handling Qualitative Data introduces students and practitioners to qualitative research in a uniquely practical manner. Firstly, it recognizes that for many novice researchers, data, rather than methods and their philosophical underpinnings, are the point of departure. Secondly, it advocates a progressive accumulation of skills and understanding of methodological issues as they are needed. This enables the student to perform efficaciously from the start by immediately being in a position to handle, reflect upon and get results from, small amounts of data, giving them a launch pad to more complex endeavours.

Genres: Research Methods, Research

224 pages, Paperback

First published March 8, 2005

Reviews

[M Firaz · Rating 3 out of 5]

The sections on how to ensure validity and audit-trail in your study were the biggest takes aways for me. Overall, an easy to follow book. Read it along with Patricia Bazeley, which will complement your reading or reinforce it.