Qualitative Research

Qualitative Research: Analyzing Life, 2nd Edition introduces qualitative methods for social inquiry by focusing on data analysis from the beginning of the text. Rather than treating analysis as an isolated concluding phase, the textbook approaches it as an active process sustained across the entire inquiry.

Coverage addresses primary methods of data collection and interpretation, including participant observation, interview methodologies, and the analysis of documents, artifacts, and visual images. The volume also examines theoretical frameworks, research genres, and ethical considerations surrounding institutional review boards.

A companion website provides supplementary resources for instructors and students. These materials include full interview transcripts that provide students with opportunities to practice coding empirical qualitative data.