Integrating technology to improve the efficiency of qualitative data analysis - A note on methods


Autoria(s): Smith, C. D.; Short, P. M.
Data(s)

01/01/2001

Resumo

Qualitative data analysis (QDA) is often a time-consuming and laborious process usually involving the management of large quantities of textual data. Recently developed computer programs offer great advances in the efficiency of the processes of QDA. In this paper we report on an innovative use of a combination of extant computer software technologies to further enhance and simplify QDA. Used in appropriate circumstances, we believe that this innovation greatly enhances the speed with which theoretical and descriptive ideas can be abstracted from rich, complex, and chaotic qualitative data. © 2001 Human Sciences Press, Inc.

Identificador

http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/view/UQ:60970

Idioma(s)

eng

Publicador

Kluwer Academic/Human Sciences Press

Palavras-Chave #Computers #Qualitative data analysis #C1 #370106 Sociological Methodology and Research Methods #780107 Studies in human society #1699 Other Studies in Human Society
Tipo

Journal Article