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Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Qualitative Research in Nursing Advancing the Humanistic Imperative 1999 Edition by Helen J. Streubert, Dona Rinaldi Carpenter
This text explains a wide range of qualitative research approaches, including triangulation - building a sound foundation for comprehension and application. Two chapters are devoted to each method; one for introduction, the second for application. It presents step-by-step instructions on implementation, critiquing guidelines, and examples of each qualitative research method as its applied to nursing education, nursing administration, and nursing practice using published research. Approaches covered include phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, historical research, and action research.