Interpreting Qualitative Data by David Silverman Hardcover Book

Description: Interpreting Qualitative Data by David Silverman Approachable, clear, and friendly, this book equips students with the tools to tackle key issues faced by qualitative researchers and establish good practice in their own research. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In his signature pragmatic and friendly style, David Silverman acts as your stand-in supervisor in the seventh edition of this book, taking you step-by-step through different methods for making sense of qualitative data. Whether you are interested in analysing visual images, interviews, focus groups or online data, this book provides a clear framework for using qualitative data to answer your research questions. The book provides: * A strong grounding in research design principles so you can embed best practice into your research project.* Diverse real-world examples so you can see how principles are applied in practice.* Coverage of new developments in qualitative research including working with online data.If you are new to qualitative research or conducting your first research project in the social sciences, this book gives you the practical grounding in qualitative methods you need to get started. Author Biography David Silverman trained as a sociologist at the London School of Economics and the University of California, Los Angeles. He taught for 32 years at Goldsmiths, University of London, where he is now Emeritus Professor in the Sociology Department as well as Visiting Professor in the Business Schools, Kings College, London, Leeds University and University of Technology Sydney and Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Education, Queensland University of Technology. He is interested in conversation and discourse analysis and he has researched medical consultations, shelters for homeless people and HIV-test counselling.He is the author of Doing Qualitative Research (sixth edition, 2022) and A Very Short, Fairly Interesting, Reasonably Cheap Book about Qualitative Research (second edition, 2013c). He is the editor of Qualitative Research (fifth edition, 2021) and the Sage series Introducing Qualitative Methods. In recent years, he has offered short, hands-on workshops in qualitative research for universities in Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. Now retired from full-time work, he aims to watch 100 days of county cricket a year. He also enjoys spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandsons as well as voluntary work in an old peoples home where he chats and sings with residents. Table of Contents PART I THEORY AND METHOD IN QUALITATIVE RESEARCHChapter 1: What is Qualitative Research?Chapter 2: Models of Qualitative ResearchChapter 3: Designing a Research ProjectChapter 4: Generalising from Qualitative DataChapter 5: Credible Qualitative ResearchChapter 6: Research EthicsChapter 7: Data AnalysisPART II METHODSChapter 8: InterviewsChapter 9: Focus GroupsChapter 10: EthnographyChapter 11: Documents and Digital DataChapter 12: Talk-in-InteractionChapter 13: Visual DataChapter 14: Mixed MethodsPART III IMPLICATIONSChapter 15: Writing Your ReportChapter 16: The Relevance of Qualitative ResearchChapter 17: The Potential of Qualitative Research: Eight Reminders Review There is no better book for teaching qualitative research. It is also a great start point for researchers considering what might be involved in using different qualitative methods and situating them in a broader context. For Silverman qualitative research is about quality and rigor and his mission is to improve both. It is extremely clearly written and free of qualitative jargon; while not shy of theory it shows how it can support design and analysis. The new edition builds effectively on the platform of the previous editions and sets the standard for writing about qualitative research. -- Jonathan PotterThe new 7th edition of Interpreting Qualitative Data by David Silverman offers undergraduate students an invaluable resource for exploring the theory, methods and practice of qualitative research. With a focus on analytical problem-solving and the examination of everyday realities, Silvermans expert guidance empowers learners to navigate the complexities of qualitative research with confidence. This is an essential companion for both taught courses and research projects, ensuring students develop a deep understanding of qualitative analysis techniques. -- Nanna Mik-MeyerDavid Silverman is globally respected for the rigour of his approach to qualitative research, and for the clarity and passion with which this is expressed in his books. The new edition of this classic helps undergraduates develop skills to carry out their immediate assignments. But it also lays foundations for employability. Whether a future career involves observing people, talking to them, making sense of documents or asking how statistics were created, readers will always be able to return to this text with confidence that it will help them to succeed. -- Robert DingwallFor the best introductory text to qualitative research methods, look no further than David Silvermans Interpreting Qualitative Data, now in its seventh edition. The new edition includes many new features to help the student reader do research, not as something learnt by rote but as something experienced through practice and reflection. In an increasingly digital age it pays specific attention to the interpretative analysis of digital data. The great strengths of the book are its many examples and its balanced discussion of the different options available to the qualitative researcher as well as its focus on orienting these to practices -- Stewart Clegg Details ISBN1529622557 Author David Silverman Edition Description 7th Revised edition Year 2024 Edition 7th ISBN-13 9781529622553 Format Hardcover Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9781526467256 Alternative 9781529622546 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education ISBN-10 1529622557 Pages 496 DEWEY 300.721 Publisher Sage Publications Ltd Imprint Sage Publications Ltd Publication Date 2024-01-24 UK Release Date 2024-01-24 AU Release Date 2024-01-23 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:157854241;

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