Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences, Fifth Edition

Unique in both its scope and its focus, Qualitative Research Methods is a comprehensive introduction to designing, collecting, analyzing, and reporting research data. Designed for readers without prior experience in data collection, this book also stresses the importance of ethics in research and taking the time to properly design and think through any research endeavor. Concepts are illustrated with examples from the social sciences, nursing, business, and other fields.