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Exploring 100 key questions (and answers) on the nature and practice of qualitative inquiry, this unique book addresses the practical decisions that researchers must make in their work, from the design of the study, through ethics approval, implementation, and writing. The book’s quick-scan, question-and-answer format make it ideal as a supplementary text or as a ready reference for graduate students preparing for comprehensive exams and writing research proposals, undergraduates in affiliated programs who will not be taking a primary course in qualitative research methods, and researchers working across disciplines in academic or practice environments.
Will Using a Qualitative Data Analysis Software Package Improve the Quality of My Results?
Will Using a Qualitative Data Analysis Software Package Improve the Quality of My Results?
Using qualitative data analysis software packages will not necessarily improve the quality of the study’s results. Although these packages provide many tools and features that can enhance the data analysis process (from visualization techniques to quick data retrieval), the quality of the results relies on the care taken by the researcher in doing the intellectual work of data analysis. Ensuring that all data are coded, that terms and concepts are used consistently, and that all data sources are analyzed together as part of the triangulation process are just some of the considerations that need to be made.
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