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Qualitative Research and Case Study Applications in Education: Revised and Expanded from I Case Study Research in Education/I (Jossey Bass Education Series)

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Author: Sharan B. Merriam
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Category: Book

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Media: Paperback
Edition: Rev Sub
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 304
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6 x 1

ISBN: 0787910090
Dewey Decimal Number: 370.72
EAN: 9780787910099
ASIN: 0787910090

Publication Date: September 15, 1997
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Editorial Reviews:

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IAn invaluable resource--one that will open up the conceptual world of qualitative research and provide the step-by-step direction needed to translate those concepts into practice./IBR -- M. Carolyn Clark, Department of Educational Human Resource Development, College of Education, Texas AM UniversityPSince Merriam's definitive Case Study Research in Education first appeared in 1988, significant advances have occurred in the field of qualitative research. To meet the demand for a book that reflects these important changes, Merriam has completely revised and updated her classic work.PTimely, authoritative, and approachable, Qualitative Research and Case Study Applications in Education is a practical resource that offers the information and guidance needed to manage all phases of the qualitative and case study research process.PContentsPPart One: the Design of Qualitative ResearchP1. What is Qualitative Research?P2. Case Studies as Qualtitative ResearchP3. Designing the Study and Selecting a SamplePPart Two: Collecting Qualitative DataP4. Conducting Effective InterviewsP5. Being a Careful ObserverP6. Mining Data from DocumentsP7. Collecting Data in Case StudiesPPart Three: Analyzing and Reporting Qualitative DataP8. Analytic Techniques and Data ManagementP9. Levels of AnalysisP10. Dealing with Validity, Reliability and EthicsP11. Writing Reports and Case StudiesPSharan B. Merriam is professor of adult and continuing education at the University of Georgia.P

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars

Qualitative Review August 13, 2007
I found this book a valuable resource for my qualitative research. It was clear and concise, providing examples to illustrate information.

5 out of 5 stars

Accessible and comprehensive April 15, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

For a relatively short book this is an extremely comprehensive, practical, and accessible guide to case studies in education. Since reading it for my dissertation, I've referred to it several times for other projects. I've also strongly recommended it in my classes and for students conducting their theses. It gives both the hows and whys of case studies...motivational and informative.

5 out of 5 stars

Very useful and helpful June 29, 2004
7 out of 7 found this review helpful

I recommend this book for anyone with zero or nearly zero knowledge about qualitative research and case study. Even though the majority of the examples are for education field, the generic explanation is very clear. The book guided me step by step by giving bit by bit necessary information regarding the topic. brThis book is an exhibit of the author's experiences in the topic as well as her mastery of the story-telling flow without trapped in informal way of writing. The author did very well in explaning "new" terms, so that novice reader does not need to struggle to understand the qualitative research and case study research jargon.brHowever, there are some shallow discussions on some parts, like computer tools for data management. The author, however, provided an array of further reading materials to consult.brMy advice is if you confused by any other books or any description about the topic, especially about the jargon, read this book. When you finish this book, and you return to read those other books, your earlier confusion will disappear.

5 out of 5 stars

Case Study Researchers buy this book June 25, 2002
12 out of 12 found this review helpful

I am a Ph.D. student working on my dissertation in case study research. This book is right on target for academic researchers using a case study approach. If you don't know anything about the process, you need this book. If you think you already know this process, you need this book.

5 out of 5 stars

Into case study research April 29, 2000
13 out of 19 found this review helpful

I'm a nursing research teacher and this book really helps me and my students to understand what is a case study in research. This book has been very helpful in our college of nursing and it can helps all research in humanities field

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