Silverman, David,

Interpreting qualitative data : methods for analyzing talk, text, and interaction / Interpreting qualitative data : Methods for analysing talk, text, and interaction David Silverman. - Third edition. - xv, 428 pages ; 24 cm

Previous ed.: 2001.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 406-421) and index.

Beginning research -- What is qualitative research? -- Ethnography and observation -- Interviews -- Texts -- Naturally occurring talk -- Visual images -- Credible qualitative research -- Research ethics -- Writing your report -- The relevance of qualitative research -- The potential of qualitative research : eight reminders. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

This text offers practical and sensible advice on the central issues involved in qualitative research, from one of the leading researchers. The book assesses an unrivalled range of qualitative methods, and the strengths of methodologies.

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Discourse analysis
Social sciences--Research
Sociology--Methodology
Sociology--Research

HM571 / .S53 2006

300.72