| Author | : Frederick J. Wertz |
| File Size | : 46,9 Mb |
| Publisher | : Guilford Press |
| Language | : English |
| Release Date | : 17 June 2011 |
| ISBN | : 9781609187446 |
| Pages | : 449 pages |
Five Ways of Doing Qualitative Analysis by Frederick J. Wertz Book PDF Summary
This unique text provides a broad introduction to qualitative analysis together with concrete demonstrations and comparisons of five major approaches. Leading scholars apply their respective analytic lenses to a narrative account and interview featuring "Teresa," a young opera singer who experienced a career-changing illness. The resulting analyses vividly exemplify what each approach looks like in action. The researchers then probe the similarities and differences among their approaches; their distinctive purposes and strengths; the role, style, and subjectivity of the individual researcher; and the scientific and ethical complexities of conducting qualitative research. Also included are the research participant's responses to each analysis of her experience. A narrative account from another research participant, "Gail," can be used by readers to practice the kinds of analysis explored in the book.