Offers an overview of qualitative research based on interpreting stories. Designed to improve research practice, this title provides detailed discussions of four analytic methods: thematic analysis, structural analysis, dialogic/performance analysis, and visual narrative analysis. It also presents arguments about validation in case-based research.

This is a complete social worker's guide to undertaking qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods research.

A cornerstone of this exciting, growing discipline, this text gives readers a clear introduction to key ideas and common complexities met when doing sensory research and provides plenty of real-world examples to show the method in action.

A short, accessible guide for planning students embarking on a dissertation, taking them from choosing a question right through to analysing results.

An ideal introduction for trainees and practitioners looking to understand the what, the why, and the how of coaching research.

Introducing a broad range of innovative and creative qualitative methods, this accessible book shows you how to use them in research project while providing straightforward advice on how to approach every step of the process; from planning and organisation to writing up and disseminating research. The authors provide a complete toolkit for conducting research in this field, while rendering the most novel and cutting-edge methods unintimidating to the reader.

Building on the acclaimed and successful previous editions, the Third Edition provides further critical updates and illustrations of the applications of reflexive methodology in formulating research strategies.

Written with those with limited mathematical and statistical knowledge in mind, this concise and practical guide helps researchers to do their research in new and alternative ways.