Taking a "bi-level" approach, this book gives readers a complete picture of focus groups with coverage of both the "how-to" and the why, and argues against there being any one right way to do the research.

Helping students to successfully visualise SEM by drawing on the graphical interface of EQS and providing plenty of screenshots throughout, this book assumes no prior statistical knowledge and includes practical assistance to encourage students to feel confident about using SEM for their research project.

This concise and practical guide explores the use of Conversation Analysis as a method for conducting research in a business and management Masters dissertation.

Covering all aspects of the proposal process, from the most basic questions about form and style to the task of seeking funding, this Sixth Edition has been completely updated and revised to offer clear advice backed up with excellent examples.

A guide to the terms and phrases that partially shape the origins, purpose, logic, meaning and methods of the practices known as qualitative inquiry, this Fourth Edition has 20 additional terms as well as a Readers' Guide.

This book is ideal for looking at research undertaken with limited funds, using a small sample of convenience, in a health care setting with the primary objective of improving client care and obtaining better client outcomes.

Provides a practical, up-to-date treatment of evaluability assessment (EA) focused on application, and capturing the multidisciplinary appeal of EA with case studies from different disciplines.

A fully revised, up-to-date overview of a great range of visual methods data sources, including 2D, 3D, lived, living and virtual visual data.

This essential introduction to the practice and principles of CAQDAS helps readers to choose the most appropriate package for their needs and get the most out of the software once they are using it.

Identifying the practicalities and key challenges of carrying out organisational research, this important new book introduces students across disciplines to all that is involved with this type of fieldwork