1.1. Introduction

1.2. Unique Attributes Associated with Qualitative Research

1.3. The Total Quality Framework and the Reason for This Book

1.4. Overall Organization of the Book and Its Chapters

1.5. The Glossary

2. The Total Quality Framework

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2.1. Introduction

2.2. Paradigms and Frameworks

2.3. What Is the Total Quality Framework?

2.4. Applying the Total Quality Framework

2.5. Chapter Summary

Suggested Further Reading

3. Interview Method: In-Depth Interviews

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3.1. Introduction

3.2. Four Modes of the In-Depth Interview Method

3.3. Applying the Total Quality Framework Approach to the In-Depth Interview Method

3.4. Chapter Summary

3.5. Exercises and Discussion Topics

Suggested Further Reading

Web Resource

4. Interview Method: Focus Group Discussions

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4.1. Introduction

4.2. Three Modes of the Group Discussion Method

4.3. Applying the Total Quality Framework Approach to the Group Discussion Method

4.4. Chapter Summary

4.5. Exercises and Discussion Topics

Suggested Further Reading

Web Resources

5. Observation Method: Ethnography

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5.1. Introduction

5.2. Ethnography in the Digital Age

5.3. Applying the Total Quality Framework Approach to Ethnography

5.4. Chapter Summary

5.5. Exercises and Discussion Topics

Suggested Further Reading

Web Resources

6. Qualitative Content Analysis

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6.1. Introduction

6.2. Computer-Assisted Qualitative Content Analysis

6.3. Applying the Total Quality Framework Approach to Qualitative Content Analysis

6.4. Chapter Summary

6.5. Exercises and Discussion Topics

Web Resources

7. Multiple Methods in Case-Centered Approaches: Case Study and Narrative Research

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7.1. Introduction

7.2. Process in Case-Centered Research

7.3. The Total Quality Framework Approach to Case-Centered Research

7.4. Chapter Summary

7.5. Exercises and Discussion Topics

Suggested Further Reading

Web Resource

8. The Total Quality Framework Research Proposal and Other Practical Applications of the Total Quality Framework

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8.1. Introduction

8.2. Section-by-Section Discussion of the Total Quality Framework Research Proposal

8.3. Evaluating Proposals Using the Total Quality Framework

8.4. Related Uses of the Total Quality Framework in Reviewing Research Reports

8.5. Chapter Summary

Glossary

References

Author Index

Subject Index

About the Authors