This text is a unique and authoritative resource consisting of 25 chapters covering a range of evaluation theories and techniques in a single, accessible volume.

Helping researchers progress to doing more complex qualitative research, this book is grounded in theory and takes the reader beyond a 'tick box' approach to methods

With coverage of both original ideas and the authors' own practical experiences, this book helps readers to unlock the importance of reflexivity and understand its benefits.

Now available in paperback: This book brings together the most innovative contemporary ideas in method and methodology from global experts

A collection of 13 original essays exploring the connection between sociological theory and the realities of contemporary issues such as the Internet, alcohol use, body building, shopping malls, the working world and fast-food restaurants.

This text covers the consequences of violating one of the key assumptions of Ordinary Least Squares regression (equal error variances), diagnostic tools to assess the existence of the problem of heteroskedasticity, and statistical techniques to analyse the data correctly.

In this volume, evaluators from a wide range of backgrounds assess how empowerment evaluation has been used in practice since the publication of the first edition in 1996, looking at theories and concepts, as well as evaluation principles.

Packed with illustrations from the health sciences literature, the book shows students how to design, conduct, review, and use mixed methods research findings. Throughout the book, real-world examples and insights from mixed methods researchers provide unique perspectives on every aspect of mixed methods research.

Putting an emphasis on using in-depth interviews in qualitative research, this book shows readers how to expand the scope of their research

Continually praised for its conversational tone, personal examples, and helpful pedagogical tools, this book is organized around the modern ideas of progress, knowledge, and democracy.