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Using Software in Qualitative Research
A Step-by-Step Guide

Second Edition
  • Christina Silver - University of Surrey, UK, Qualitative Data Analysis Services, UK
  • Ann Lewins - Qualitative Data Analysis Services (QDAS)
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May 2014 | 384 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
Using Software in Qualitative Research is an essential introduction to the practice and principles of Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis (CAQDAS). The book will help you to choose the most appropriate package for your needs and get the most out of the software once you are using it.

This book considers a wide range of tasks and processes in the data management and analysis process, and shows how software can help you at each stage. In the new edition, the authors present three case studies with different forms of data (text, video and mixed data) and show how each step in the analysis process for each project could be supported by software.

The new edition is accompanied by an extensive companion website with step-by-step instructions produced by the software developers themselves. Software programmes covered in second edition include the latest versions of:

  • ATLAS.ti
  • DEDOOSE
  • HyperRESEARCH
  • MAXQDA
  • NVivo
  • QDA Miner
  • TRANSANA
Ann Lewins and Christina Silver are leading experts in the field of CAQDAS and have trained thousands of students and researchers in using software. Reading this book is like having Ann and Christina at your shoulder as you analyse your data!

 
Introduction
 
Qualitative Data Analysis and CAQDAS
 
The Nature of Software Support for Research Projects
 
Software Summaries
 
Data and Their Preparation for CAQDAS Packages
 
Early Steps in Software: Practical Tasks and Familiarisation
 
Exploration and Data-level Work
 
Qualitative Coding in Software: Principles and Processes
 
Basic Retrieval of Coded Data
 
Working with Coding Schemes
 
Managing Processes and Interpretations by Writing
 
Mapping Ideas and Linking Concepts
 
Organising Data by Known Characteristics
 
Interrogating the Dataset
 
Convergence, Closeness, Choice

Interesting book for an overview but it requires frequent updates to be an useful tool for research

Dr Valentina Bazzarin
Social and Political Sciences, University of Bologna
June 3, 2014
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