Collecting and Interpreting Qualitative Materials

Synopsis of Collecting and Interpreting Qualitative Materials

Collecting and Interpreting Qualitative Materials, the third volume in the paperback version of the Handbook of Qualitative Research, 2nd Edition, considers the tasks of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting empirical materials. It introduces the researcher to basic methods of gathering, analyzing, and interpreting qualitative empirical materials, covering everything from interviewing and observation to the use of artifacts, documents, and autoethnographic methods. This edition is widely considered state-of-the-art in the field of qualitative inquiry and serves as an ideal supplement for research methods courses across various academic disciplines.