The updated Fourth Edition of Gretchen B. Rossman and Sharon F. Rallis?s popular introductory text leads the new researcher into the field by explaining the core concepts through theory, research, and applied examples. Woven into the chapters are three themes that are the heart of the book: first, research is about learning; second, research can and should be useful; and finally, a researcher should practice the highest ethical standards to ensure that a study is trustworthy. The Fourth Edition includes an elaborate discussion of systematic inquiry as well as a nuanced discussion of developing a conceptual framework.An Introduction to Qualitative Research: Learning in the Field 4th Edition by Gretchen B. Rossman; Sharon F. Rallis and Publisher SAGE Publications, Inc. ISBNs: 9781506307947, 1506307949. The print version of this textbook is ISBN: 9781506307930, 1506307930.