Qualitative Inquiry in Clinical and Educational Settings

Part 1. Foundations of Qualitative Inquiry. 1. Introduction to Qualitative Inquiry. Chapter Preview. A Rationale for Qualitative Research. Characteristics of Qualitative Research. The Qualitative-Quantitative Debate. A Brief History of Qualitative Inquiry. Qualitative Inquiry Today: Applied Research in Clinical and Educational Settings. Building a Research Agenda. Top 10 Things You Should Know about Qualitative Research. Chapter Summary. Recommended Readings.2. Qualitative Research Paradigms and Traditions. Chapter Preview. A Cautionary Note. Philosophies of Science. Research Paradigms. Research Traditions. The Universal Tradition: Case Study. Experience and Theory Formulation: Grounded Theory, Phenomenology,…