Computer Programs for Qualitative Data Analysis - A Software Sourcebook

Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext 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 required - all to assist in identifying the programs best suited to the reader's needs. Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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

Product details

• Authors: Matthew B. Miles, Miles Matthew B., Eben Weitzman, Eben A. Weitzman, Eben Miles Weitzman, Weitzman Eben, WEITZMAN EBEN MILES MATTHEW B
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.04.1995
• EAN: 9780803955370
• ISBN: 978-0-8039-5537-0
• No. of pages: 384
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Social sciences (general); Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > General, dictionaries; COMPUTERS / Computer Science, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Research, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Statistics, computer science, Social research & statistics, Social research and statistics, COMPUTERS / Business & Productivity Software / General