Overview
Qualitative Research helps those who have limited experience of qualitative research, to become proficient buyers of research. It will enable buyers to commission QR with confidence; to choose a supplier, agree a methodology with the research agency, understand the process and end up with useful outputs which address the initial research issues. It will help train new practitioners in terms of the basics of qualitative research and it will also develop the knowledge and understanding of more experienced qualitative researchers. Qualitative research explores questions such as what, why and how, rather than how many or how much; it is primarily concerned with meaning rather than measuring. Understanding why individuals and groups think and behave as they do lies at the heart of qualitative research, and market research practitioners and students of market research will all benefit from this title.
Full Product Details
Author: Sheila Keegan ,
Sheila Keegan
Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd
Imprint: Kogan Page Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 15.80cm
, Height: 1.90cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 0.520kg
ISBN: 9780749454647
ISBN 10: 0749454644
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 03 October 2009
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Tertiary & Higher Education
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: Awaiting stock
Reviews
Keegan has produced an excellent text for those who are new to qualitative research, providing an engaging insight into where it fits, how it works and the difference it can, and should, make to the decision making process. Sold! International Journal of Market Research This book needs to be in the library of every student of qualitative research and of every junior researcher. It also offers many new ways of thinking to those who have been around the industry for many years. Qualitative Research Consultants Association Keegan's book ... will become a staple text for any introductory course on qualitative market research or an illuminative primer for anyone wishing to take a behind-the scenes journey to this exciting and expanding world of qualitative inquiry. Dr Ronald J. Chenail, Nova Southeastern University Highly recommended. General readers, upper-division undergraduate and graduate students, researchers/faculty, and practitioners. Choice Association of College and Research Libraries
Keegan has produced an excellent text for those who are new to qualitative research, providing an engaging insight into where it fits, how it works and the difference it can, and should, make to the decision making process. Sold! * International Journal of Market Research * This book needs to be in the library of every student of qualitative research and of every junior researcher. It also offers many new ways of thinking to those who have been around the industry for many years. * Qualitative Research Consultants Association * Keegan's book ... will become a staple text for any introductory course on qualitative market research or an illuminative primer for anyone wishing to take a behind-the scenes journey to this exciting and expanding world of qualitative inquiry. * Dr Ronald J. Chenail, Nova Southeastern University * Highly recommended. General readers, upper-division undergraduate and graduate students, researchers/faculty, and practitioners. * Choice Association of College and Research Libraries *
this is a very well written, comprehensive treatment of the meaning, methodologies and practices of qualitative research First Trust Bank Dec 09
this is a very well written, comprehensive treatment of the meaning, methodologies and practices of qualitative research first trust bank dec 09
Author Information
Dr Sheila Keegan is a Chartered Psychologist and has a doctorate in Organisational Change. In 1983, she co-founded Campbell Keegan Ltd, a business psychology consultancy working in the private and public sectors. A qualitative researcher for more than 25 years, she helps clients to make better decisions in the areas of business strategy, social policy and organisational change management. She is a Fellow of the Market Research Society and a Fellow of Bath Business School.
