Doing Qualitative Research in Education Settings
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Published: August 2002
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 320
ISBN-13: 9780791455043
Subjects: Organization & management of education; Research methods: general; Research; Education / Teaching; Education
Description: "J. Amos Hatch offers a methods book that speaks directly to novice qualitative researchers in the field of education, providing a step-by-step guide to the development of a research project. Written in accessible language, the book emphasizes learning how to do qualitative work. Specific examples from real studies, using real data, and demonstrating real analyses are provided throughout. The book is designed to guide doctoral candidates through the dissertation process, from unpacking assumptions and identifying research questions, through project design, data collection, and analysis, to writing the final draft. Recommendations for writing and publishing qualitative work are included."--Jacket.