| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
SAGE Research Methods. Cases |
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SAGE Research Methods. Cases
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| Summary |
Researchers have long been aware that demographic factors such as class, race, and gender affect students' experiences within the U.S. education system. This case study details a predominantly qualitative project that focused on how students' social class background patterned their experiences at a highly selective university. In particular, this case study documents several processes that unraveled unexpectedly during the research design, data collection, and write-up stages that are relevant to qualitative researchers: (a) conceptualizing a fundamental, yet fluid sociological concept, social class; (b) operationalizing this same concept; (c) grouping interviewees into categories, which at times oppose the interviewee's self-categorization; (d) enlisting a coauthor to move a piece to successful publication; and (e) using quantitative analysis to provide insights into qualitative data. In reading this case study, students will gain insight into the researchers' experiences and decision-making processes as we reveal a number of research design processes, obstacles, and resolutions |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on XML content |
| Subject |
Education -- Research.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Gillespie, Brian Joseph, author
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| ISBN |
1526432722 |
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9781526432728 (ebook) |
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