Qualitative Researching

by Jennifer Mason

Book Overview

The Second Edition of this best-selling text offers students and first-time researchers invaluable guidance on the practice of qualitative social research. Throughout the author addresses the key issues which need to be identified and resolved in the qualitative research process, and through which researchers develop essential skills in qualitative research. The book highlights the "difficult questions" that researchers should get into the habit of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761974288
• ISBN13: 9780761974284
• Release Date: August 2002
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Qualitative Researching

This is a wonderful introduction to the subject of qualitative researching, particularly for those who do not have a background in the social sciences.

excellent method and theory overview

This is perhaps one of the best books on method I've read. If you are interested in qualitative research methods, get a copy of this book. Mason's book: 1. covers methodological as well as theory issues 2. prepares the reader to conduct qualitative research in the social, behavioral, cognitive, and related sciences 3. discusses presentation issues and coping with a "culture" bias towards quantitative research 4. makes a compelling argument for qualitative research to make even the most jaded and ardent quantitative methodologist to have second thoughts One central approach Mason uses is to propose questions that force the researcher to think about the research, analysis, and presentation, and form the basis for a good review strategy for qualitative work. One of my top five books for researchers - I study human-computer interaction, and am (at heart) a computer scientist - this book has helped me see beyond artifact to the true meaning of contribution and value. As a related note, this book is an excellent course text for a graduate course on research methods.