Qualitative Research in Psychology: Expanding Perspectives in Methodology and Design

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Qualitative Research in Psychology brings together a diverse group of scholars who share valuable qualitative research techniques and rich case examples. Qualitative methodologies and the different paradigms which guide them can be seen as both an alternative and complementary approach to quantification and positivism in social, personality, developmental, health, clinical, counseling, community and school psychology. Qualitative methodology seen as an alternative approach seeks to answer questions that cannot be answered through quantification, random sampling, probability testing and other measures, which seek to control the environment of the participant. Viewed as a complementary approach to research, qualitative methodology can be utilized alongside quantitative methods, bringing a new depth and richness to data analysis. The wide variety of innovative techniques and theoretical perspectives offered in this volume will challenge readers to think about and expand on their understanding of qualitative research and its continually emerging applications.
Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #215684 in Books
* Published on: 2003-01
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Hardcover
* 315 pages

Editorial Reviews

Book Info
Columbia College, Chicago, IL. Text presents an integration of qualitative methods into academic and applied psychology. Also presents a compilation of material from experts with a variety of psychological perspectives who are establishing and using qualitative methods. Focuses on the benefits and limitations of both qualitative and quantative approaches.
Customer Reviews

Long Overdue5
Psychological research has veered away from qualitative design, often because the methodologies have been misunderstood. Dr. Camic and his colleagues offer us a great deal in this book. Chapters talk about both attitude and strategies. Some are familiar methods, others are newer. It is an essential book for students and researchers, and I hope it will bring more psychologists back to qualitative work.