An introduction to qualitative research synthesis : managing the information explosion in social science research / Claire Howell Major and Maggi Savin-Baden.

Author/creator Major, Claire Howell
Other author Savin-Baden, Maggi, 1960-
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Routledge, ©2010.
Descriptionix, 187 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects
Social sciences--Research. --Methodology.
Education--Research. --Methodology.
Qualitative research--Methodology.

Contents Arguing for qualitative research synthesis -- Making the case for qualitative research synthesis -- Comparing qualitative research synthesis with other approaches -- Doing qualitative research synthesis -- Designing the synthesis -- Analyzing, synthesizing and interpreting studies -- Establishing plausibility in qualitative research synthesis -- Presenting the synthesis -- Conclusion -- Resources -- A. examples of studies using qualitative research synthesis -- B. sample article, annotated -- Qualitative research synthesis bibliography, texts and studies.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009024750
ISBN9780415562850 (hardback)
ISBN0415562856 (hardback)
ISBN9780415562867 (pbk.)
ISBN0415562864 (pbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks H62 .M23583 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold