TY  - GEN
AU  - Gaber, John 
AU  - Gaber, Sharon 
TI  - Qualitative analysis for planning and policy : beyond the numbers
SN  - 9781932364323
U1  - 001.42 
PY  - 2007///
CY  - Chicago
PB  - American Planning Association
KW  -  
N1  - CONTENTS
Tables     v
Figures           vii
Acknowledgments           ix
Chapter 1. Introduction          1
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        17
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              45
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           73
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    103
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 135
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    152
References   155
Index 159
Questions for Discussion  165

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