Six Methodological Traditions Plus An Essential Software Tool

This book focuses on qualitative research methodologies and is intended as a tool for study, as well as a hands-on guide for researchers and students who need to know which research practices are relevant to their preferred field of study.

Based on a practical definition of qualitative research, this book suggests six meta-methodologies encompassing all the many methodological types of qualitative research. The clear, concise discussions presented by the author deal with the principles of qualitative research methodology, focusing mainly on patterns of analysis methods. The author offers guidance for data analysis, distinguishing among the processes required for each of the six methodology patterns.

Included in the book is the ‘Narralizer’ – a link to unique software that helps the researcher conduct and analyze qualitative research.

Asher Shkedi, Ph.D., is the head of the Department of Jewish Education in the School of Education of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the former head of the Department of Teacher Education there. His research and teaching specializations, in which he has published widely, include teacher education, curriculum development, and qualitative research.