本书详细阐述了质性研究的理论基础、主要研究方法、数据收集方法、质性研究伦理和可信度等，论述了开展质性研究需要掌握的理论、知识、技能和策略。此外，作者在每一章都提供了具体的研究事例、读前读后的思考问题、深度阅读材料等。本书既适合质性研究初学者和学生进行阅读和自学，也适合作为应用语言学相关课程的辅助教学资料。

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Acknowledgments
Preface
Notes on Contributors
Part Ⅰ Overview
1 An Introduction to Qualitative Research Robert A.Croker
2 What Makes Research 'Qualitative'? Donald Freeman
Part Ⅱ Qualitative Research Approaches
3 Narrative Inquiry Garold Murray
4 Case Study Michael Hood
5 Ethnography Juanita Heigham and Keiko Sakui
6 Action Research Anne Burns
7 Mixed Methods Nataliya V.Ivankova and John W.Creswell
Part Ⅲ Qualitative Data Collection Methods
8 Observation Neil Cowie
9 Interviews Keith Richards
10 Open-Response Items in Questionnaires James Dean Brown
11 Introspective Techniques Sandra Lee McKay
12 Discourse Analysis Anne Lazaraton
Part Ⅳ Practical Issues
13 Ethics and Trustworthiness Sharon F.Rallis and Gretchen B.Rossman
14 Writing Up Your Research Christine Pearson Casanave
Glossary of Qualitative Research Terms
Subject Index