Matthew B. Miles, a social psychologist, had a career-long interest in strategies for educational reform. His work focused on planned change in education, group and organizational studies, and the dissemination and implementation of research findings. His first major research project was a four-year study of six new, innovative public schools.

Preface to the Fourth Edition
Part 1: The Substantive Start
Chapter 1: Introduction
The Purpose of This Book
The Nature of This Book
Our Orientation
An Approach to Qualitative Data Analysis
The Nature of Qualitative Data Analysis
Our View of Qualitative Data Analysis
Suggestions for Readers
Closure and Transition
Chapter 2: Research Design and Data Management
Introduction
Loose Versus Tight Research Designs
Displaying the Conceptual Framework
Methodologies (Genres) of Qualitative Research
Formulating Research Questions
Defining the Case
Sampling: Bounding the Collection of Data
Instrumentation
Linking Qualitative and Quantitative Data
Data Management Issues Bearing on Analysis
Closure and Transition
Chapter 3: Ethical Issues in Analysis
Introduction
Agreements with Study Participants
Ethical Issues
Conflicts, Dilemmas, and Trade-Offs
Closure and Transition
Chapter 4: Fundamentals of Qualitative Data Analysis
Introduction
First Cycle Codes and Coding
Second Cycle Coding - Pattern Codes
Jottings
Analytic Memoing
Within-Case and Cross-Case Analysis
Closure and Transition
Part Two: Displaying the Data
Chapter 5: Designing Matrix, Network, and Graphic Displays
Introduction
Display Format Options
Matrices
Networks
Graphics
Timing of Display Design
Entering Matrix, Network, and Graphic Data
Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions from Matrix, Network, and Graphic Displays
The Methods Profiles
Closure and Transition
Chapter 6: Methods of Exploring
Introduction
Exploring Fieldwork in Progress
Exploring Variables
Exploring Reports in Progress
Closure and Transition
Chapter 7: Methods of Describing
Introduction
Describing Participants
Describing Validity
Describing Variability
Describing Actions
Closure and Transition
Chapter 8: Methods of Ordering
Introduction
Ordering by Time
Ordering Processes
Ordering by Cases
Closure and Transition
Chapter 9: Methods of Explaining
Introduction
Antecedent Conditions, Mediating Variables, and Outcomes
On Causation and Explanation
Explaining Interrelationship
Explaining Change
Explaining Causation
Closure and Transition
Chapter 10: Methods of Predicting
Introduction
Methods of Predicting
Closure and Transition
Part 3: Making Good Sense
Chapter 11: Drawing and Verifying Conclusions
Introduction
Tactics for Generating Meaning
Tactics for Testing or Confirming Findings
Standards for the Quality of Conclusions
Analytic Documentation
Closure and Transition
Chapter 12: Writing About Qualitative Research
Introduction
Audiences and Effects
Voices and Styles
Writing Examples and Recommendations
Traditional Presentation Modes
Progressive Presentation Modes
On Theses and Disseratations
Chapter 13: Closure
Qualitative Analysis at a Glance
Reflections
Final Advice
Appendix: An Annotated Bibliography of Qualitative Research Methods Resources
Index