Quartaroli MaryLynn T. Riemer Frances J. Lapan Stephen - Qualitative Research

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Lapan, Stephen D.

Qualitative research: an introduction to methods and designs / Stephen D.

Lapan, MaryLynn T. Quartaroli, Frances Julia Riemer.1st ed.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-0-470-54800-4 (pbk.); 978-1-118-11883-2 (ebk.); 978-1-1181-1884-9

(ebk.); 978-1-118-11885-6 (ebk.)

1. Qualitative research. 2. ResearchMethodology. 3. EducationResearchMethodology. 4. Social

sciencesResearchMethodology. I. Quartaroli, Marylynn T., 1950- II. Riemer, Frances Julia, 1955- III. Title.

H62.L293 2012

001.42dc23

2011030028

Stephen D. Lapan

October 23, 1940April 19, 2011

Our colleague Steve Lapan passed away unexpectedly just as this book went to press. This edited text was Steves idea, and although we each brought our own experiences and expertise to its organization, the book would not exist without his initiative. Steve was our friend, our colleague, our mentor, our co-conspirator. Steve loomed large. He was funny and irreverent, curious and cynical. As a mentor, Steve was clear, strong, and indefatigable. When Steve was on your side, you knew you had an advocate who would fight with heart and soul for your cause. When he wasnt, you knew you needed to lay low and hope for the best.

I (Frances) first met Steve as a colleague not long after I came to Northern Arizona University (NAU). We were office neighbors and immediately recognized a shared interest in research in schools. We talked methodology and methods, students and administrators. Later we played poker once a month; we played for pennies and nickelsnot much money, but plenty of entertainment. Steve brought his chips, I brought my cheat sheet, and with five colleagues (eventually including Steves wife, Pat), we spent the occasional Friday night wagering and bluffing, and enjoying every minute.

I (MaryLynn) first interacted with Steve as I was entering my second year in NAUs Curriculum and Instruction Doctoral Program. Despite his somewhat gruff demeanor and intimidating physical presence, I found him to have both high expectations and a generous heart. It is because of his expertise and enthusiasm for research in its many forms that my career took the path it did. Without Steves encouragement and support, I would never have pursued editing a methodology book, much less two!

There arent too many people like Steve in ones life; were grateful that he blessed ours. We dedicate this text to him.