What is Qualitative Research?
Qualitative research is defined as "research that derives data from observation, interviews, or verbal interactions and focuses on the meanings and interpretations of the participants." (Holloway and Wheeler, 1995)
Qualitative research can be challenging to find as these methodologies are not always well-indexed in bibliographic databases. There is more information on searching PubMed and CINAHL in theFinding Qualitative Research Articles guide.
Mxied Methods Research Design: PubMed does not have suitable MeSH terms for mixed methods research. Search your topic with the following suggested text words using the quotes and truncation symbol*:
- “mixed model*” OR “mixed design*” OR “multiple method*” OR multimethod* OR triangulat*
Books
The Art and Science of Social Research by Call Number: H62 .C34283 2018ISBN: 9780393911589Publication Date: 2018This is a PRINT book on Closed Reserve at Bothell.
Empowerment Series: Research Methods for Social Work by ISBN: 9781305633827Publication Date: 2017This is available only in PRINT.
Feminisms in Social Work Research by Call Number: HV1444 .F457 2015ISBN: 9780415707114Publication Date: 2015This is a print book; request this item through the UW library catalog.
Qualitative Methods in Social Work Research by Call Number: HV11. P24 2008Publication Date: 2008This is available only in print. It resides on the 3rd floor of Allen North Library.
Qualitative Research: An Introduction to Methods and Design by Publication Date: 2012
Qualitative Research from Start to Finish by Publication Date: 2010
Qualitative Research in Social Work by Publication Date: 2001
Qualitative Research Practice by Publication Date: 2004
The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Research by Call Number: H62 H2455 2018ISBN: 9781483349800Publication Date: 2018This is a print book at UW Tacoma; request this title through our library catalog. We own older versions on Seattle campus.
