Qualitative Research for Education: An Introduction to Theory and Methods

by Robert Bogdan, Sari Knopp Biklen

Contains examples from studies illustrating the various steps of a fieldwork project from design to analysis and writing. The text aims to combine accessibility with conceptual sophistication.

Genres: Education, Research, Grad School, Nonfiction, Textbooks

262 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1992

About the author

Robert Bogdan is distinguished professor emeritus of special education, cultural foundations of education, and sociology at Syracuse University (Syracuse, New York).

Reviews

[Sassy Sarah Reads · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was a helpful tool for learning about qualitative research, but some of the research and advice/tips felt a little outdated at times.

[Sam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Robert C. Bogdan and Sari Knopp Biklen co-write an introductory guide to theory and methods in qualitative research for education. Each chapter progressively describes the development of each complementary component of qualitative research work. Topics include the history of early research, research design, qualitative data collection, fieldwork relations (or etiquette), data analysis, writing and disseminating research findings, and the application of research (e.g. evaluation, pedagogy, and action research). While some readers unfamiliar with social science research might be overwhelmed by book's content, other more familiar readers should find the available information a useful introduction for a theory and methods course.

[Apostolos · Rating 4 out of 5]

not a bad book. good for those new to qualitative research

[Melusine Parry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Contains the immortal sentence: 'Like the words "sex" and "snake", "ethics" is emotionally charged and surrounded with evocative and hidden meanings.' (p.42)