Using This Book
1 Unit 1: Meeting Qualitative Methods
Intentions of This Unit
Truth, Reality, and Meaning in Research
Objectivist and Constructivist Ways of Knowing
Elements of Research
Qualitative Research and Culture
Qualitative Research and the Research Process
2 Unit 2: Terrain and Types of Qualitative Research
Intentions of This Unit
Terrain of Qualitative Research
Academic Rigor in Qualitative Research
Common Types of Qualitative Studies
3 Unit 3: Conceptualizing Qualitative Research
Intentions of This Unit
Subjectivities
Change Your Language, Change Your Paradigm
Thinking about Research Purpose
Thinking about Research Questions
Data Sources in Qualitative Research
4 Unit 4: Working with Theoretical Frameworks
Intentions of This Unit
Positivism and Postpositivism
Interpretivism
Symbolic Interactionism
Phenomenology
Hermeneutics
Critical Theories
Critical Race Theory
Feminism
5 Unit 5: Methodological Approaches to Qualitative Inquiry
Intentions of This Unit
Methodological Approaches
Narrative Inquiry
Types of Narrative Inquiry
Designing a Narrative Inquiry Study: Using Our Wiki Example
Phenomenological Inquiry
Types of Phenomenological Inquiry
Designing a Phenomenological Study: Using Our Wiki Example
Grounded Theory
Types of Grounded Theory Inquiry
Designing a Constructivist Grounded Theory Study: Using Our Wiki Example
Case Study
Types of Case Study Inquiries
Example of a Multiple Case Study
Data Analysis
Ethnography
Types of Ethnographic Research
Considerations for Ethnography
Example of a Mini Virtual Ethnography Study
Data Analysis Process for a Mini Virtual Ethnography
6 Unit 6: Data Collection Methods
Intentions of This Unit
What Are Qualitative Interviews?
The Interview Process
Types of Interview Questions
Tips and Strategies for Conducting Qualitative Interviews
What Are Observations?
The Observation Process
Tips and Strategies for Conducting Participant Observations
What are Documents in Qualitative Research?
The Process of Collecting Documents
Example of Documents Collected in Wiki Study and Trivia Study
Tips and Strategies for Collecting Documents
7 Unit 7: Data Analysis, Interpretation, and Re-Presentation
Intentions of This Unit
What Does Data Analysis Mean?
What Is Inductive Analysis?
An Approach to Inductive Analysis
Do Themes Really Emerge?
An Example of Inductive Analysis
Mapping as Inductive Analysis
Interpretation and Data Re-Presentation in Qualitative Research
Cautions about Choosing Re-Presentations
Re-Presenting Your Study
But Writing Is Hard
8 Unit 8: Pulling It All Together
Intentions of This Unit
Revisiting Your Research Interest
Expand Your Thoughts about Your Research Project
Research Design and Theoretical Alignment
Methods of Data Collection
Data Analysis Methods
Representation of Your Work
Appendix A
Appendix B
References
Kakali Bhattacharya, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at Kansas State University.
This book provides an excellent approach for the entry level
qualitative research methods course. The book provides needed
guided activities for both instructors and students that focus on
the basics as well as the complexities of qualitative research
methods. What a great resource!Paul Schutz, Department of
Educational Psychology, University of Texas at San AntonioThis text
provides key concepts to students that support their foundational
knowledge of QUAL including thinking through theoretical paradigms,
different methodologies, and various fieldwork and analytical
methods. But this text is different from the typical "Intro to
QUAL" text; this one is personal, inviting readers to interact with
the pages, take notes, write about the self, and consider the
content in terms of "what would your own research look like." The
author cares about the individual researcher and their progression
of learning, engaging readers by asking questions and challenging
them to think deeply, which is evidenced through the interactive
lesson examples and real data provided from which students can
practice various analyses. The author includes meaningful
opportunities for readers to consider every aspect necessary for
insightful, in-depth qualitative inquiry from initial
conceptualization to representation and delivery of the work. This
is a text I can’t wait to use in my own classroom. Lauren Moret,
Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Qualitative Research Methodology,
University of TennesseeFundamentals of Qualitative Research
introduces students of qualitative research to the vast range of
theories and methods used by qualitative researchers across
disciplines. Written in a reader-friendly style, Kakali
Bhattacharya’s book provides novices to qualitative research an
up-to-date, informative, and accessible entrée to a range of ways
to engage in qualitative research. Packed with practical
activities, teaching tips, suggestions for additional reading, and
reflective questions to help students make informed decisions as
they design their projects, this book is an excellent resource for
both newcomers to qualitative inquiry and their teachers.Kathryn
Roulston, Professor & Program Coordinator, Qualitative Research
Program, Department of Lifelong Education, Administration, and
Policy, University of Georgia This is one of the most wanted
pedagogical texts in qualitative research. Bhattacharya has
masterfully put her imagination at work to create such an
indispensable textbook for both fledgling qualitative researchers
and teachers of qualitative research. The book thrives on the
confluence of the dialectical nature: succinct but substantive;
programmatic but theoretically grounded; structured but imaginative
and inspirational. It is a must have for all of us in qualitative
research.
Jeong-Hee Kim, Ph.D., Professor of Curriculum Studies and Teacher
Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Texas Tech
University"As someone who has been working to wrap their mind
around qualitative inquiry for the past five years, I feel like
this book is the inside track. In 204 pages, Bhattacharya
accomplishes a descriptive overview, complete with a multitude of
examples and thoughtful cautions, which seems to take other authors
hundreds of pages. For the student who is new to this field, the
length and manner of the book is inviting. This is certainly a text
that would hold
central position in any class I teach focused on qualitative
research, and enough cannot be said for the of the way Bhattacharya
sets up a ladder for us on the side of the ivory tower, and the
focus is always on the meaning we derive from the work we do."Jason
D. DeHart, Appalachian State University
This book provides an excellent approach for the entry level
qualitative research methods course. The book provides needed
guided activities for both instructors and students that focus on
the basics as well as the complexities of qualitative research
methods. What a great resource!Paul Schutz, Department of
Educational Psychology, University of Texas at San AntonioThis text
provides key concepts to students that support their foundational
knowledge of QUAL including thinking through theoretical paradigms,
different methodologies, and various fieldwork and analytical
methods. But this text is different from the typical "Intro to
QUAL" text; this one is personal, inviting readers to interact with
the pages, take notes, write about the self, and consider the
content in terms of "what would your own research look like." The
author cares about the individual researcher and their progression
of learning, engaging readers by asking questions and challenging
them to think deeply, which is evidenced through the interactive
lesson examples and real data provided from which students can
practice various analyses. The author includes meaningful
opportunities for readers to consider every aspect necessary for
insightful, in-depth qualitative inquiry from initial
conceptualization to representation and delivery of the work. This
is a text I can’t wait to use in my own classroom. Lauren Moret,
Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Qualitative Research Methodology,
University of TennesseeFundamentals of Qualitative Research
introduces students of qualitative research to the vast range of
theories and methods used by qualitative researchers across
disciplines. Written in a reader-friendly style, Kakali
Bhattacharya’s book provides novices to qualitative research an
up-to-date, informative, and accessible entrée to a range of ways
to engage in qualitative research. Packed with practical
activities, teaching tips, suggestions for additional reading, and
reflective questions to help students make informed decisions as
they design their projects, this book is an excellent resource for
both newcomers to qualitative inquiry and their teachers.Kathryn
Roulston, Professor & Program Coordinator, Qualitative Research
Program, Department of Lifelong Education, Administration, and
Policy, University of Georgia This is one of the most wanted
pedagogical texts in qualitative research. Bhattacharya has
masterfully put her imagination at work to create such an
indispensable textbook for both fledgling qualitative researchers
and teachers of qualitative research. The book thrives on the
confluence of the dialectical nature: succinct but substantive;
programmatic but theoretically grounded; structured but imaginative
and inspirational. It is a must have for all of us in qualitative
research.
Jeong-Hee Kim, Ph.D., Professor of Curriculum Studies and Teacher
Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Texas Tech
University
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