Packed with examples from across the social sciences, this book helps students and researchers alike in turning systematic reviews into recommendations for policy and practice.

This book is the definitive approach to thematic analysis, offering a highly accessible and practical discussion of doing TA.

Offering students the opportunity to determine and understand statistical analysis by first choosing the answers to basic design questions, readers will find that this hands-on book simplifies a complex research design into a few basic components.

An engaging, practical introduction to research methods, guiding students through the challenges of developing a project, with abundant examples, activities and digital resources.

Outlining the principles of research design, this second edition will help the reader think through the questions they need to ask before embarking on their research.

Introducing the theory and practice of conversation, discourse and document analysis, this book proves how useful these methods are in addressing key questions in the social sciences.

This text brings together in one volume the range of methods available for undertaking qualitative data collection and analysis in organizations.

Addressing a key area for researchers and academics, this practical text provides readers with all they need to know about the process of applying for research funding.

Qualitative Communication Research Methods, Fourth Edition introduces readers to qualitative research in speech and mass communication, providing numerous examples of work in the field to illustrate how studies are designed, carried out, written, evaluated, and related to theory.

In this fully updated and expanded second edition, Carol Grbich provides a guide through current issues in the analysis of qualitative data.