Qualitative Data Analysis: An Expanded Sourcebook
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0803946538
ISBN 13
9780803946538
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Publication Year
1994
Publisher
Pages
338
Subject
Social sciences--Research. Education--Research.
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Abstract
A practical sourcebook for researchers who make use of qualitative data, presenting the current state of the craft in the design, testing, and use of qualitative analysis methods. Strong emphasis is placed on data displays matrices and networks that go beyond ordinary narrative text. Each method of data display and analysis is described and illustr.
Description
Focusing and bounding the collection of data: the substantive start -- Focusing and bounding the collection of data: further design issues -- Early steps in analysis -- Within-case displays: exploring and describing -- Within-case displays: explaining and predicting -- Cross-case displays: exploring and describing -- Cross-case displays: ordering and explaining -- Matrix displays: some rules of thumb -- Making good sense: drawing and verifying conclusions -- Ethical issues in analysis -- Producing reports -- Concluding remarks.
Biblio Notes
Includes bibliographical references (pages 318-330) and indexes.
Number of Copies
1
