Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches

5th Edition • By John W. Creswell, Cheryl N. Poth

Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches is a leading graduate-level guide to qualitative methodology, helping readers select, design, and execute rigorous qualitative studies. Creswell and Poth provide clear frameworks and practical direction across five major traditions of qualitative inquiry, enabling students and researchers to choose the best approach for their research questions and disciplinary contexts.

The book supports end-to-end qualitative research—from philosophical assumptions and study design to data collection, analysis, writing, and evaluation—making it a trusted resource for coursework, thesis/dissertation work, and applied research in education, social sciences, health, and related fields.

Product Details

• Title: Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches
• Edition: 5th Edition
• Authors: John W. Creswell; Cheryl N. Poth
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• Publication Date: January 16, 2024
• ISBN-13: 9781544398396
• ISBN-10: 1544398395
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 552
• Dimensions: 18.7 × 2.4 × 23.2 cm
• Weight: 1.6 lbs (0.73 kg)
• Price: $69.99
• Availability: In Stock | Free Shipping Worldwide

Key Features

• Five qualitative approaches: narrative research, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, and case study
• Step-by-step research design guidance from framing questions to writing up findings
• Practical tools including examples, checklists, and structured comparisons
• Ethics and rigor focus to support credible, responsible qualitative research
• Strong course fit for graduate qualitative methods and research design classes

Who Should Buy This?

• Graduate students in social sciences, education, health, and related disciplines
• Professors teaching qualitative research methods
• Researchers conducting qualitative studies across disciplines
• Professionals using qualitative methods in evaluation, policy, and practice-based research

About the Authors

John W. Creswell is widely recognized for his research methodology frameworks and accessible writing for graduate learners. Cheryl N. Poth is known for qualitative inquiry and mixed methods scholarship, with a focus on innovative research design and practical application. Together, they have authored one of the most widely adopted qualitative research texts used in graduate programs.

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Overview

A definitive qualitative research methods guide that compares five major qualitative traditions and walks readers through designing, conducting, and writing rigorous qualitative studies.

Table of Contents (Highlights)

1. Philosophical Assumptions and Interpretive Frameworks
2. Designing a Qualitative Study
3. Narrative Research Design
4. Phenomenological Research Design
5. Grounded Theory Research Design
6. Ethnographic Research Design
7. Case Study Research Design
8. Data Collection and Analysis
9. Writing and Evaluating Qualitative Studies
10. Ethical Issues and Responsible Research Practices

Who Should Use This Book?

• Graduate students and thesis/dissertation writers
• Qualitative methods instructors
• Researchers designing qualitative studies
• Practitioners conducting applied qualitative inquiry

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FAQs

• What is Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design used for? It guides researchers in selecting and designing qualitative studies using five established research approaches.
• Which qualitative approaches are covered? Narrative research, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, and case study.
• Does this book help with choosing a research methodology? Yes, it provides clear comparisons and decision frameworks for selecting the appropriate qualitative approach.
• Is this book focused on theory or practical application?
  It combines methodological foundations with practical guidance for real research projects.

• Is this book appropriate for beginners in qualitative research? Yes, it explains concepts clearly while remaining rigorous for advanced learners.