Rapid Qualitative Inquiry

James Beebe, retired professor of leadership studies at Gonzaga University and director of the Center for Rapid Qualitative Inquiry,is a social activist and an applied social scientist whose more than twenty years of experience includes service as a foreign service officer with USAID, researcher, and consultant in developing countries. He is currently a visiting researcher in the anthropology department at Portland State University.

• Detailed ContentsList of Tables and FiguresPreface to the Second EditionIntroduction1—The Basic Concepts of Rapid Qualitative Inquiry (RQI)2—Getting the Insiders’ Perspectives3—Data Collection—Multiple Data Sources4—Iterative Analysis and Additional Data Collection5—Teamwork for Data Collection and Data Analysis6—Credibility and Trusting RQI7—Technology for Improving and Speeding Up RQI, by Lauren Angelone8—Who Benefits, Who Pays, and Who Calls the Tune9—Rapid Research and the RQI Family Tree10—Key Points Relating to Rigor and the Future of RQIAppendix A—Executive Summary, Community College RAP/RQIAppendix B—Executive Summary, Polish State Farms RAP/RQIAppendix C—RQI Training for Practitioners and StudentsGlossaryReferencesAuthor IndexSubject IndexAbout the Author

The RAP/RQI approach is a tool in the practitioner’s kit, and this book is an excellent introduction to the perspective and approach. It also provides an easily accessible introduction to students in methods classes because it is possible to conduct one or more complete studies through the course of a semester-long class. The book is to be recommended.