Speziale, Helen Streubert.

Qualitative research in nursing : advancing the humanistic imperative / Helen J. Streubert Speziale, Dona Rinaldi Carpenter. - 4th ed. - Philadelphia, Pa. ; London : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2007. - xvii, 477 p. ; 23 cm.

Previous ed.: 2003.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Philosophy and theory: foundations of qualitative research -- 2. The conduct of qualitative research: common essential elements --3. Designing data generation and management strategies -- 4. Ethical considerations in qualitative research --5. Phenomenology as method --6. Phenomenology in practice, education, and administration -- 7. Grounded theory as method --8. Grounded theory in practice, education, and administration -- 9. Ethnography as method --10. Ethnography in practice, and education, and administration --11. Historical research method --12. Historical research in practice, education, and administration -- 13. Action research method --14. Action research in practice, education, and administration -- 15. Triangulation as a qualitative research strategy --16. Writing a qualitative research proposal --17. A practical guide for sharing qualitative research results.

This user-friendly text systematically provides a sound foundation for understanding a wide range of qualitative research methodologies, including triangulation.

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Nursing--Research--Methodology
Sociology--Research--Methodology
Health and Wellbeing.
Medical research
Nursing

RT81.5 / .S78 2007

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