Description
Book SynopsisProviding a comprehensive guide for understanding, interpreting and synthesizing qualitative studies, An Introduction to Qualitative Research Synthesis shows how data can be collated together effectively to summarise existing bodies of knowledge and to create a more complete picture of findings across different studies
The authors describe qualitative research synthesis and argue for its use, describing the process of data analysis, synthesis and interpretation and provide specific details and examples of how the approach works in practice.
This accessible book:
- fully explains the qualitative research synthesis approach;
- provides advice and examples of findings;
- describes the process of establishing credibility in the research process;
- provides annotated examples of the work in process;
- references published examples of the approach across a wide variety of fiel
Trade Review
"[This] is a book well worth reading due to the strong content and the valuable procedures which Major and Savin-Baden provide….a qualitative researcher has an excellent toolbox in this text….a strong book and a good read for anyone who is interested in qualitative research synthesis."--The Qualitative Report
"This text will serve as a benchmark in the development of this nascent methodological approach and is for all who rely on the findings of qualitative research studies in their own research....Highly recommended."--CHOICE
Table of Contents
@contents: Selected Contents: Introduction Part 1: Arguing for qualitative research synthesis 1. Making the case for qualitative research synthesis 2. Comparing qualitative research synthesis with other approaches Part 2: Doing qualitative research synthesis 3. Designing the synthesis 4. Analyzing, synthesizing and interpreting studies 5. Establishing plausibility in qualitative research synthesis 6. Presenting the synthesis Conclusion Part 3: Resources Examples of studies using qualitative research synthesis Sample article, Annotated Qualitative research synthesis bibliography, texts and studies End matter Works Cited Index Glossary
