The third edition of this bestselling text guides students and researchers through the process of doing qualitative research, clearly explaining how different theoretical approaches inform what you do in practice.

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Evaluation research can assess the value and effectiveness of interventions and innovations involving people. While this has often been on a grand scale, this book focuses on small-scale projects carried out by an individual or small group, typically lasting for weeks or at most a few months, at a local rather than national level. Using limited jargon and featuring integrated, real-world examples, this second edition offers a clear, accessible background to evaluation and prepares you to unde...