Computer Programs for Qualitative Data Analysis - A Software Sourcebook

Written by qualitative researchers for qualitative researchers, and not presuming extensive computer experience, this user-friendly guide takes a critical look at the wide range of software currently available.

The book gives detailed reviews of 24 programs in five major categories: text retrievers, textbase managers, code-and-retrieve programs, code-based theory-builders and conceptual network-builders. In addition, the book provides ratings of over 75 features per program. The authors also offer detailed guidance on the operation of each program, helping the reader to ask key questions about the use of the computer - the nature of the project being undertaken, what time-line analyses are planned and what worksheets are re

List of contents

PART ONE: THE BASICS
Introduction
How to Choose Software
Key Questions
Software Types and Functions
PART TWO: SOFTWARE REVIEWS
Text Retrievers
Textbase Managers
Code-and-Retrieve Programs
Code-Based Theory-Builders
Conceptual Network-Builders
Program Features
A Guide to the Ratings
PART THREE: REFLECTIONS AND RESOURCES
Reflections and Hopes

About the author

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.

Summary

Written by qualitative researchers for qualitative researchers, and not presuming extensive computer experience, this user-friendly guide takes a critical look at the wide range of software currently available.

Product details

• Authors: Matthew B. Miles, Miles Matthew B., Weitzman, Eben Weitzman, Eben A. Weitzman, Weitzman Eben
• Publisher: O'Reilly
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 06.04.1995
• EAN: 9780803955363
• ISBN: 978-0-8039-5536-3
• No. of pages: 384
• Weight: 1300 g
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); COMPUTERS / Computer Science, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Research, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Statistics, computer science, Social research & statistics, Social research and statistics, COMPUTERS / Business & Productivity Software / General