Naturalistic Inquiry by Egon G. Guba (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Naturalistic Inquiry by Egon G. Guba, Yvonna S. Lincoln "An interesting, well written, fascinating critique of positivism. I wish this would be sufficient to put the nails in the coffin of positivism once and for all."—Ian I. Mitroff, University of Southern California"This book provides a clear discussion of the essential elements of positivism and post-positivism. It also provides a useful set of guidelines for conducting research within the framework of naturalism. Lincoln and Guba reveal the chinks in the armor of conventional methodological ideas. Their writing draws on a vast array of examples and provides a new vocabulary for thinking about method."—Shulamit Reinharz, Brandeis University"This book will interest graduate students and educational researchers as well as social scientists struggling with qualitative and quantitative methodologies. A breath of fresh air."—Choice"Overall, this volume serves as a good introductory text in naturalistic inquiry and field research courses."—International Journal of Intercultural Relations"The book itself is a good illustration of our inclination towards and our need of more general descriptions. . . . If one wants to inform oneself about the paradigmatic discussion and the development of research methodology within the area of studies of social fields, it is a very interesting book."—Instructional ScienceShowing how science is limited by its dominant mode of investigation, Lincoln and Guba propose an alternative paradigm—a "naturalistic" rather than "rationalistic" method of inquiry—in which the investigator avoids manipulating research outcomes. A "paradigm shift" is under way in many fields, they contend, and go on to describe the differentassumptions of the two approaches regarding the nature of reality, subject-object interaction, the possibility of generalization, the concept of causality, and the role of values. The authors also offer guidance for research in the field (where, they say, naturalistic inquiry always takes place). Useful tips are given, for example, on "designing" a study as it unfolds, establishing "trustworthiness," and writing a case report. This book helps researchers "both to understand and to do naturalistic inquiry." Of particular interest to educational researchers, it is valuable for all social scientists involved with questions of qualitative and quantitative methodology. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Social scientists with an interest in theory and research, particularly those involved in educational research, sociologists whose interest are sociology of science, organizational theory, research and methodology (both quantitative and qualitative), and social anthropologists Author Biography Yvonna S. Lincoln is Professor Emerita at Texas A&M University, where she held the Ruth Harrington Chair of Educational Leadership and was Distinguished Professor of Higher Education. She is the coeditor of the journal Qualitative Inquiry, coeditor of the first through six editions of The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Research, and coeditor of The SAGE Handbook of Critical and Indigenous Methodologies. As well, she is the coauthor, editor, or coeditor of more than a half dozen other books and volumes. She has served as the President of the Association for the Study of Higher Education and the American Evaluation Research Association, and as the Vice President for Division J (Postsecondary Education) for the American Educational Research Association. She is the author of coauthor of more than 100 chapters and journal articles on aspects of higher education or qualitative research methods and methodologies. (Retired) Table of Contents Post-Positivism and the Naturalistic ParadigmIs the Naturalistic Paradigm the Genuine Article?Constructed RealitiesThe Disturbing and Disturbed ObserverThe Only Generalization isThere is no GeneralizationIs Causality a Viable Concept?Is Being Value-Free Valuable?Doing What Comes NaturallyDesigning a Naturalistic InquiryImplementing the Naturalistic InquiryEstablishing TrustworthinessProcessing Naturalistically-Obtained DataCase Reporting, Member Checking, and Auditing Review "An interesting, well written, fascinating critique of positivism. I wish this would be sufficient to put the nails in the coffin of positivism once and for all." -- Ian I. Mitroff"This book provides a clear discussion of the essential elements of positivism and post-positivism. It also provides a useful set of guidelines for conducting research within the framework of naturalism. Lincoln and Guba reveal the chinks in the armor of conventional methodological ideas. Their writing draws on a vast array of examples and provides a new vocabulary for thinking about method." -- Shulamit Reinharz"This book will interest graduate students and educational researchers as well as social scientists struggling with qualitative and quantitative methodologies. A breath of fresh air." -- Choice"Overall, this volume serves as a good introductory text in naturalistic inquiry and field research courses." -- International Journal of Intercultural Relations"The book itself is a good illustration of our inclination towards and our need of more general descriptions...If one wants to inform oneself about the paradigmatic discussion and the development of research methodology within the area of studies of social fields, it is a very interesting book." -- Instructional Science Review Quote "This book will interest graduate students and educational researchers as well as social scientists struggling with qualitative and quantitative methodologies. A breath of fresh air." Details ISBN0803924313 Author Yvonna S. Lincoln Short Title NATURALISTIC INQUIRY Pages 416 Language English ISBN-10 0803924313 ISBN-13 9780803924314 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 146 Illustrations Yes Year 1985 Imprint SAGE Publications Inc Country of Publication United States Edition 1st Place of Publication Thousand Oaks DOI 10.1604/9780803924314 UK Release Date 1985-06-24 NZ Release Date 1985-06-24 US Release Date 1985-06-24 Publisher SAGE Publications Inc Publication Date 1985-06-24 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 1985-06-23 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160683187;

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