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Drawing on more than 40 years of experience conducting applied social science research and program evaluation, author Michael Quinn Patton has crafted the most comprehensive and systematic book on qualitative research and evaluation methods, inquiry frameworks, and analysis options available today Now offering more balance between applied research and evaluation, this Fourth Edition illuminates all aspects of qualitative inquiry through new examples, stories, and cartoons; more than a hundred new summarizing and synthesizing exhibits; and a wide range of new highlight sectionssidebars that elaborate on important and emergent issues For the first time, full case studies are included tillustrate extended research and evaluation examples In addition, each chapter features an extended rumination, written in a voice and style more emphatic and engaging than traditional textbook style, about a core issue of persistent debate and controversy
