Qualitative research & evaluation methods

Abstract

This book explains clearly conceptual issues and themes on qualitative research and evaluaton methods including: qualitative data, triangulated inquiry, qualitative inquiry, constructivism, constructionism, Complexity (chaos) theory, qualitative designs and data collection, fieldwork strategies, interviewing, tape-recording, ethical issues, analysis, interpretation and reporting, observations vs. perceived impacts and utilisation-focused evaluation reporting.

Keywords

Qualitative researchInterviewStrict constructionismConstructivism (international relations)Interpretation (philosophy)Qualitative propertyConstructionismQualitative analysisManagement scienceEpistemologyPsychologyEngineering ethicsSociologyComputer scienceSocial scienceEngineeringPolitical science

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Year: 2002
Type: book
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