--- product_id: 45955103 title: "Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches" price: "£91.35" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/45955103-qualitative-inquiry-and-research-design-choosing-among-five-approaches store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches **Price:** £91.35 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches - **How much does it cost?** £91.35 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/45955103-qualitative-inquiry-and-research-design-choosing-among-five-approaches) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description In the revised Fourth Edition of the best selling text, John W. Creswell and new co author Cheryl N. Poth explore the philosophical underpinnings, history, and key elements of five qualitative inquiry approaches: narrative research, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, and case study. Preserving Creswell′s signature writing style, the authors compare the approaches and relate research designs to each of the traditions of inquiry in a highly accessible manner. Featuring new content, articles, pedagogy, references, and expanded coverage of ethics throughout, the Fourth Edition is an ideal introduction to the theories, strategies, and practices of qualitative inquiry. Review: Essential Guide for PhD Students in Qualitative Research - "Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches" by John W. Creswell has been an indispensable resource for my PhD program. This book provides a comprehensive and clear overview of five key qualitative research approaches: narrative, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, and case study. Creswell’s detailed explanations and comparative analysis of each approach make it easy to understand their unique characteristics and when to use them. The book also includes practical examples and case studies that illustrate how to apply these methodologies in real research projects. What I appreciate most is Creswell's balanced presentation, which helps students like me make informed decisions about which approach best suits our research questions and goals. The book also offers valuable insights into data collection, analysis, and interpretation, making it a complete guide for qualitative research. For any PhD student involved in qualitative research, "Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design" is a must-have. It has greatly enhanced my understanding and application of qualitative methods, and I highly recommend it to anyone pursuing in-depth qualitative research. Review: Exceptional resource - This is a required book in my graduate studies. But, it would be an extremely useful resource book for management consultants. It is theory-based but easy to read. The intent of the book is to assist researchers in their qualitative research efforts. BUT ... I find it directly applicable to commercial consulting work such as with process improvement, strategy ideation, and solving problems with groups of people. If you are buying this as a student - get a new copy so you can write your own notes in the margin. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #390,718 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #64 in Social Sciences Methodology #101 in Sociology Research & Measurement #1,583 in Social Sciences (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,786 Reviews | ## Images ![Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81C7CxhTseL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential Guide for PhD Students in Qualitative Research *by P***R on July 9, 2024* "Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches" by John W. Creswell has been an indispensable resource for my PhD program. This book provides a comprehensive and clear overview of five key qualitative research approaches: narrative, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, and case study. Creswell’s detailed explanations and comparative analysis of each approach make it easy to understand their unique characteristics and when to use them. The book also includes practical examples and case studies that illustrate how to apply these methodologies in real research projects. What I appreciate most is Creswell's balanced presentation, which helps students like me make informed decisions about which approach best suits our research questions and goals. The book also offers valuable insights into data collection, analysis, and interpretation, making it a complete guide for qualitative research. For any PhD student involved in qualitative research, "Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design" is a must-have. It has greatly enhanced my understanding and application of qualitative methods, and I highly recommend it to anyone pursuing in-depth qualitative research. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceptional resource *by J***T on April 22, 2024* This is a required book in my graduate studies. But, it would be an extremely useful resource book for management consultants. It is theory-based but easy to read. The intent of the book is to assist researchers in their qualitative research efforts. BUT ... I find it directly applicable to commercial consulting work such as with process improvement, strategy ideation, and solving problems with groups of people. If you are buying this as a student - get a new copy so you can write your own notes in the margin. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must-have for Novice Qual Researchers *by D***. on August 30, 2020* This book is a must-have for inexperienced qualitative researchers. Although I knew I wanted to do a qualitative dissertation, I was unsure of the specific design. This book helped me not only with selecting phenomenology but also the specific type of phenomenology that was appropriate for my research purpose. I frequently referred to this book while writing Ch. 1, 2, and 3, and I can imagine that I will use it for the remaining chapters. 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