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Walle, A. H. (2015). Qualitative research in business: A practical overview. Cambridge Scholars Publishing. https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/nu/detail.action?docID=2076546

Read Chapter 3: "Surveys, Focus Groups, and Interviews." This chapter distinguishes qualitative from quantitative research and provides guidance on conducting interviews and focus groups effectively.

Flick, U. (2018). Designing qualitative research (2nd ed.). SAGE Publications Ltd. https://go.openathens.net/redirector/nu.edu?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmethods.sagepub.com%2Fbook%2Fmono%2Fembed%2Fdesigning-qualitative-research-2e%2Ftoc

Read Chapter 4: "Sampling, Selecting, and Access" (11 pages). This chapter explores strategies for identifying and accessing participants in qualitative studies, emphasizing the importance of thoughtful sampling approaches.

Faulkner, C. A., & Faulkner, S. S. (2019). Research methods for social workers: A practice-based approach (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
Chapter 7 provides guidance on data analysis in social work research, including practical examples and ethical considerations in interpreting findings.

Given, L. M. (Ed.). (2008). The SAGE encyclopedia of qualitative research methods (Vols. 1–0). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
This encyclopedia offers comprehensive entries on key qualitative methods, researchers, and concepts, making it an essential reference for students and scholars alike.

Heath, J., Williamson, H., Williams, L., & Harcourt, D. (2018). “It’s just more personal”: Using multiple methods of qualitative data collection to facilitate participation in research focusing on sensitive subjects. Applied Nursing Research, 43, 30–35.
This article explores combining qualitative methods—such as interviews and visual tools—to enhance participant comfort and data richness in sensitive research contexts.

Reybold, L. E., Lammert, J. D., & Stribling, S. M. (2013). Participant selection as a conscious research method: Thinking forward and the deliberation of ‘emergent’ findings. Qualitative Research, 13, 699–716.
This paper presents participant selection as a strategic and ethical component of research design that evolves as findings emerge.

Silver, C., & Lewins, A. (2014). Qualitative data analysis and CAQDAS. In Using software in qualitative research (pp. 9–34). 55 City Road, London: SAGE Publications Ltd.
This chapter introduces computer-assisted qualitative data analysis software (CAQDAS), highlighting its strengths, limitations, and integration into the coding process.

Silver, C., & Lewins, A. (2014). Qualitative coding in software: Principles and processes. In Using software in qualitative research (pp. 158–185). 55 City Road, London: SAGE Publications Ltd.
This chapter offers practical guidance on applying coding strategies within qualitative research software, with a focus on consistency, transparency, and analytical rigor.

Yin, R. K. (2018). Case study research and applications: Design and methods (6th ed.). SAGE Publications, Inc.
Yin provides a comprehensive guide to case study methodology, including research design, data collection, analysis, and applications across disciplines.