Beschreibung:
This open access book is a hands-on guide on doing qualitative research in parliaments, exploring achievements and drawbacks for all. From early-career scholars looking for an ¿in¿ to start their research to senior academics interested in methodological details, the book offers a novel approach to discussing qualitative methodologies. It presents unique insights based on a large-scale qualitative study in the European Parliament using interview and ethnographic data. Comprehensive yet accessible, the book accounts the step-by-step process of qualitative research in parliaments, offering a reflexive and analytical perspective that moves beyond a textbook or theory-only format.
A comprehensive and accessible qualitative account of the process of data gathering and analysis
Chapter 1: Introduction to a practical guide on conducting qualitative research in parliaments.- Chapter 2: Set Up: The European Parliament.- Chapter 3: Introducing our Data.- Chapter 4: How was data gathered? Doing research interviews and ethnography.- Chapter 5: Coding the data.- Chapter 6: Interpreting the data.- Chapter 7: Conclusion.