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Qualitative Data Analysis
An Introduction

Second Edition


November 2012 | 344 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
In this fully updated and expanded second edition, Carol Grbich provides a guide through current issues in the analysis of qualitative data. Packed with detailed examples, a glossary, further reading lists and a section on writing up, this book is exactly what you need to get you started in qualitative research.

The new edition covers analytical approaches including:

- grounded theory

- classical, existential and hermeneutic phenomenology

- feminist research including memory work

- classical, auto- and cyberethnography as well as ethnodrama

- content, narrative, conversation and discourse analysis

- visual interpretation

- semiotic, structural and poststructural analyses

A one-stop-shop for students new to qualitative data analysis!

 
PART ONE: GENERAL APPROACHES TO COLLECTING AND ANALYZING QUALITATIVE DATA
 
Introduction
 
Design Methodologies, Data Management and Analytical Approaches
 
Incorporating Data from Multiple Sources: Mixing Methods
 
PART TWO: TRADITIONAL ANALYTICAL APPROACHES
 
Classical Ethnography
 
Critical Ethnographic Approaches
 
Feminist Approaches
 
Grounded Theory
 
Phenomenology
 
PART THREE: NEWER QUALITATIVE APPROACHES
 
Postmodern Influences on Society and Qualitative Research
 
Auto-Ethnography
 
Poetic Inquiry
 
Ethnodrama and Performative Art
 
Cyber-Ethnography and E-Research
 
PART FOUR: ANALYTIC APPROACHES FOR EXISTING DOCUMENTATION
 
Structuralism and Post-Structuralism
 
Semiotic Structural and Post-Structural Analysis (Deconstruction)
 
Content Analysis of Texts
 
Content Analysis of Visual Documentation
 
Narrative Analysis
 
Conversation Analysis
 
Discourse Analysis
 
PART FIVE: DATA MANAGEMENT USING QUALITATIVE COMPUTER PROGRAMMES
 
Coding
 
An Overview of Qualitative Computer Programs
 
PART SIX: INTERPRETING AND PRESENTING QUALITATIVE DATA
 
Theorizing from Data
 
Innovative Data Display

Found this book very useful for introducing the different approaches to qualitative analysis. Will also add it to reading list for this course for next year

Dr Carol Callinan
Department of Education Studies, Bishop Grosseteste College
June 10, 2013

This book will be recommended reading on the life science qualitative research methodology units. It covers well the diverse range of methods suitable for all four of the individual science subjects.

Mr Barry Turner
Lincoln School of Journalism, University of Lincoln
May 1, 2013

A useful reference text for all students undertaking qualitative studies, although more appropriate for those following higher degree studies.

Ms Deb Hearle
Occupational Therapy Department, Cardiff University
April 3, 2013

At a higher level than some students might wish to work, but very useful for lecturers and for those who are keen to expand their understanding of data analysis.

Mrs Sara Browne
Early Years, KCollege
March 26, 2013

A nice easy to use book about data analysis for Masters and undergraduate students

Ms Kathleen Rooney
Nursing Department , Midwifery and Health Studie, Dundalk Institute of Technology
March 14, 2013

Provides a good overview. Very good examples. I would have preferred more depth than the range of techniques.

Mr Ajay Bailey
Population Research Centre , University of Groningen, Groningen University (RuG)
March 12, 2013

A very good, user-friendly text. Ideal for students who are trying to get to grips with data analysis.

Mr Dave Merryweather
Health and Applied Social Sciences, Liverpool Hope University
February 19, 2013

A very good book on qualitative data analysis. The language of the book is easily understandable and it contains good examples in how to analyse qualitative data. In particular research students who are inexperienced in managing qualitative data, this book acts as a indispensable tool for them.

Dr Fawaz Baddar
Marketing , IESEG School of Management
February 17, 2013

The book by wellknown authors Carol Grbich does not disappoint the researcher who needs to analyse data

Professor Aletta Delport
Education , Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
December 12, 2012
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