Qualitative Analysis for Planning and Policy: Beyond the Numbers

Cover
Title
Copyright
Contents
Tables
Figures
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. Introduction
	The Need for Qualitative Planning Research
	Research Methodology
	Choosing a Qualitative Method
	Questions of Validity and Reliability
	How This Book Is Organized
	References
Chapter 2. Field Research
	What Is Field Research?
	Doing Field Research
	Nonparticipant Observation
	Participant Observation
	Full Participation
	Questions of Internal and External Validity and Issues of Reliability in Field Research
	Case Study #1: Site Reconnaissance—North 27th Street Multiethnic Enclave
	Case Study #2: Full Observation—Nebraska Commercial Truck Parking Analysis
	Integrating Technology with Field Research
	References
Chapter 3. Photographic Research
	What is Photographic Research?
	Doing Photographic Research
	Questions of Internal and External Validity and Issues of Reliability in Photographic Research
	Case Study #1: The 14th Street Vendors Marketplace
	Case Study #2: Rural Housing in Hale County, Alabama
	Integrating Technology with Photographic Research
	References
Chapter 4. Focus Group Research
	What Is Focus Group Research?
	Doing Focus Group Research
	How Many Focus Groups Are Enough?
	The Size of the Group
	Recording the Data
	Questions of Validity and Reliability in Focus Group Research
	Case Study #1: Widening East O Street in Lincoln, Nebraska
	Case Study #2: Transit Needs Assessment in Mid-Sized Nebraska Communities
	Integrating Technology with Focus Group Research
	References
Chapter 5. Content Analysis and Meta-Analysis
	What is Content Analysis and Meta-Analysis?
	Doing Content Analysis and Meta-Analysis
	Meta-Analysis
	Questions of Internal and External Validity and Issues of Reliability in Content Analysis and Meta-Analysis
	Case Study #1: Content Analysis of the Wilderness Park Project
	Case Study #2: Meta-Analysis of Nebraska Social Service Needs
	Integrating Technology with Content Analysis and Meta-Analysis
	References
Chapter 6. Getting the Big Picture
	The Big Picture
	What Is Mixed Method Research?
	Doing Mixed Method Research
	Questions of Validity and Reliability in Mixed Method Research
	Case Study #1: Right Turns in Nebraska
	Case Study #2: Nebraska Housing Market Study
	The Challenge
	References
References
Index
Questions for Discussion