Doing Naturalistic Inquiry

A Guide to Methods
1. Auflage 1993
ISBN: 978-0-8039-4938-6
Verlag: Sage Publications

Buch, Englisch, 224 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 322 g

While much has been written on alternative paradigm research, there is little concrete advice on how to effectively use the theoretical notions of naturalistic inquiry in practice. Doing Naturalistic Inquiry is the practical guide designed to help beginning researchers apply the constructivist paradigm. Based upon the theoretical work of Lincoln and Guba in developing the naturalistic—or constructivist--paradigm, Erlandson and his colleagues show readers how these ideas shape the practice of conducting alternative paradigm research. The book covers the research process from design through data collection analysis and presentation and examines important issues generally minimized in positivist research texts ethics, trustworthiness, and authenticity. Cases from a wide variety of disciplines demonstrate the efficacy of the methods described.

Doing Naturalistic Inquiry is a highly useful teaching tool for anyone using a constructivist lens on research.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Erlandson, David A.

Harris, Edward L.

Skipper, Barbara L.

Allen, Steven D.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziologie Allgemein Demographie, Demoskopie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

A Posture Toward Research
The Need for a New Paradigm
The Process of Inquiry
Some Basic Considerations
Getting Started on the Study
Designing a Naturalistic Inquiry
Gathering Data
Data Analysis
Quality Criteria for a Naturalistic Study
Preparing the Report