Interpreting Qualitative Data

By David Silverman

Book Overview

In this major updating of his bestselling, benchmark text, David Silverman walks the reader through the basics of gathering and analyzing qualitative data.

New to the Fourth Edition:

- A new chapter on data analysis dealing with major contemporary approaches (e.g. grounded theory, discourse analysis and narrative analysis) - An expanded chapter on quality issues which now includes advice on how to read and use research reports- Further worked-through examples of different kinds of data and how to interpret them- A separate section on focus groups and interpreting focus group data- An expanded ethics chapter- More coverage of digital media and photographs as data- A companion website with additional case studies and examples; links to SAGE journals online; and links to useful websites, podcasts and Youtube videos. This fourth edition is also accompanied with its own group page on www.methodspace.com where users can give feedback and discuss research issues.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0857024213
• ISBN13: 9780857024213
• Release Date: November 2011
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Length: 520 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 1.3" x 7.3"