Interpreting Qualitative Data

Author: David Silverman
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 9780761968658
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 344

Book Description
This a much expanded and updated version of David Silverman’s best-selling introductory textbook for the beginning qualitative researcher. Features of the New Edition: Takes account of the flood of qualitative work since the 1990s All chapters have been substantially rewritten with the aim of greater clarity A new chapter on Visual Images and a considerably expanded treatment of discourse analysis are provided The number of student exercises has been considerably increased and are now present at the end of every chapter An even greater degree of student accessibility: Key Points and Recommended Readings appear at the end of each chapter and technical terms are highlighted and appear in a Glossary A more inter-disciplinary social science text which takes account of the growing interest in qualitative research outside sociology and anthropology from psychology to geography, information systems, health promotion, management and many other disciplines Expanded coverage – 50% longer than the First Edition Interpreting Qualitative Data – New Edition is a companion volume to Silverman's Doing Qualitative Research (Sage, 2000), which is a guide to the business of conducting a research project, together with its accompanying volume of key readings Qualitative Research: Theory Method & Practice, (Sage, 1997), which provides further more focused material that students need before contemplating their own qualitative research study.

Analyzing and Interpreting Qualitative Research

Author: Charles Vanover
Publisher: SAGE Publications
ISBN: 1544395884
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 505

Book Description
Drawing on the expertise of major names in the field, this text provides comprehensive coverage of the key methods for analyzing, interpreting, and writing up qualitative research in a single volume.

Strategies for Interpreting Qualitative Data

Author: Martha S. Feldman
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 9780803959163
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 88

Book Description
Introduces and gives examples of some interpretive techniques for analyzing qualitative data that derive from four theories: ethnomethodology, semiotics, dramaturgy and deconstruction.

Interpreting Qualitative Data

Author: David Silverman
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 1446200205
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 445

Book Description
In this exciting and major updating of one the most important textbooks for beginning qualitative researchers, David Silverman seeks to match the typical chronology of experience faced by the student-reader. Earlier editions of Interpreting Qualitative Data largely sought to provide material for students to answer exam questions, yet the undergraduate encounter with methods training is increasingly assessed by students doing their own research project. In this context, the objective of the Third Edition is to offer undergraduates the kind of hands-on training in qualitative research required to guide them through the process.

Interpreting Qualitative Data

Author: David Silverman
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 147391664X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 521

Book Description
In this fifth edition of his field-defining text, David Silverman, a true guru of qualitative research, walks the reader through the basics of gathering and analyzing qualitative data. The book offers beginners unrivalled hands-on guidance to help them get the best out of a research methods course or research project. New to the fifth edition: A streamlined structure to aid navigation and guide readers smoothly through the research process. A new chapter on generalizing from case-study research which addresses the perennial issue of ‘how many cases do you need?’ New material on doing qualitative research online and the ethics of internet research. Additional sections covering organizational documents and documents of everyday life, including blogs and diaries. Many more recent case study examples drawn from a broad range of disciplines including business, education, social work and geography as well as health studies. A new and improved companion website, full of additional resources for students and lecturers. This is the perfect companion for all those new to qualitative research.

Investigating the Social World

Author: Russell K. Schutt
Publisher: SAGE Publications
ISBN: 1506361234
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 729

Book Description
This comprehensive and balanced text has been written so that the "doing" of social research is closely and consistently linked to important social issues by using real social data. End-of-chapter discussion questions, research proposal development exercises and SPSS exercises help measure and enhance students’ understanding.

Qualitative Data Analysis

Author: Ian Dey
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134931468
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 309

Book Description
Qualitative Data Analysis shows that learning how to analyse qualitative data by computer can be fun. Written in a stimulating style, with examples drawn mainly from every day life and contemporary humour, it should appeal to a wide audience.

Qualitative Data Analysis

Author: Carol Grbich
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 144627179X
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 345

Book Description
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!

Qualitative Content Analysis

Author: Philipp Mayring
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 1529765900
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
In eight clear-cut steps, this book provides a systematic introduction to qualitative content analysis and how you can use it in each stage of your research project, no matter the type or amount of data. Developed by a leading expert in the field and based on years of teaching experience, this book offers an essential framework for interpreting qualitative data for any social sciences student or researcher. To support you in choosing the best approach for your research, this book includes: · Examples of how QCA can be applied to various research processes · An introduction to text analysis and its different approaches · Discussions of how to use QCA software to benefit your research · An online how-to manual to help you get the most out of QCAmap software. It also introduces the process of scientific research, and integrates qualitative and quantitative analysis into the step-by-step approach.

Doing Qualitative Research Online

Author: Janet E. Salmons
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 1473934184
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 257

Book Description
Qualitative researchers can now connect with participants online to collect deep, rich data and generate new understandings of contemporary research phenomena. Doing Qualitative Research Online gives students and researchers the practical and scholarly foundations needed to gain digital research literacies essential for designing and conducting studies based on qualitative data collected online. The book will take a broad view of methodologies, methods and ethics, covering: Ethical issues in research design and ethical relationships with participants Designing online qualitative studies Collecting qualitative data online through interviews, observations, participatory and arts-based research and a wide range of posts and documents. Analyzing data and reporting findings Written by a scholar-practitioner in e-learning and online academia with 15 years’ experience, this book will help all those new to online research by providing a range of examples and illustrations from published research. The text and accompanying materials will offer discussion and assignment ideas for ease of adoption.