Grounded theory is the most popular genre of qualitative research used in the health professions and is widely used elsewhere in the research world. In this volume, six key grounded theory methodologists examine the history, principles, and practices of this method, highlighting areas in which diffe[...]

This edition has been extensively revised and updated to give the reader an essential introduction into the major qualitative research methods and schools of thought. These relate to ethnography,grounded theory and phenomenology.[...]

This is a comprehensive book on a key methodological trend across the social sciences by internationally recognized methodologists. The use of mixed methods designs for conducting research has become a major trend in social science research. Renowned methodological experts Janice Morse and Linda Nie[...]