For those interested in finding a computer application well-suited
for their own qualitative research or just learning more about the
capabilities of the latest generation of computer software designed
with text, Computer Programs for Qualitative Data Analysis by Eben
A. Weitzman and Matthew B. Miles probably represents the single
investment they can make. . . . In Computer Programs for
Qualitative Data Analysis, Weitzman and Miles . . . provide a
critical, in-depth look at 24 separate applications. The authors
make an impressive team: Weitzman is a professor of social and
organizational psychology with an extensive computer background,
and Miles is a social psychologist who is well-known in the field
of qualitative research for co-authoring a popular book on
qualitative data analysis with A. Michael Huberman. Together, the
two researchers have produced an informative, user-friendly
sourcebook that can save readers a significant amount of time and
money when shopping for a software program for qualitative data
analysis. Weitzman and Miles clearly put a tremendous amount of
work into Computer Programs for Qualitative Data Analysis; they
write their reviews of each application in remarkably lucid and
jargon-free language in a format reminiscent of Consumer Reports.
The level of detail in the reviews reflects their careful and
thoughtful field-testing of 24 software programs. Reviews average
about 10 pages each and actually show you what each application can
do, and every review includes a series of realistic visuals
(complete with helpful captions) that display what the computer
screen looks like when performing various functions with that
specific computer program. In addition to describing the special
features of each computer program, Weitzman and Miles discuss the
strengths and weaknesses of every application and make explicit
comparisons with other applications in the same 'family.' "Sage
Publications deserves special credit for their role in publishing
Computer Programs for Qualitative Data Analysis. Instead of issuing
this book in hardcover and attaching a hefty price tag, they
released it as an oversized (81/2-by-11-inch) paperback and made
this valuable information available at a modest cost. Computer
Programs for Qualitative Data Analysis is the most comprehensive
resource on its subject currently available, and is an excellent
starting point for qualitative researchers interested in
integrating computer technology more fully into their own data
analysis strategies." --Harvard Educational Review "The book by
Weitzman & Miles is one of many new books on computers and
qualitative software and indeed a good one. . . . The book is truly
a user's book--one of the useful ones. . . . After this first
feeling of self-confidence, I just kept on reading the book and
found very thorough and illuminative reviews of no less that 24
computer programs for qualitative analysis. . . . Renata Tesch
initiated the work of making it easier for us to survey the
qualitative analysis methods--Weitzman & Miles carry on in the
finest way." --Nyhedsbrer "Although the authors have a background
in social and organizational psychology, their expertise on
qualitative research methods is relevant to gerontologists. . . .
The authors give a history of the use of computers in qualitative
data analysis, describe the different types of programs, and
suggest future directions, but the bulk of this book is reviews of
the software out there. . . . Before you spend several hundred
dollars on a software program, spend thirty and get this book."
--T. L. Brink in Clinical Gerontologist "Eben A. Weitzman and
Matthew B. Miles's valuable sourcebook on computer programs is
designed exclusively for those interested in qualitative data
analysis. . . . For qualitative researchers who want to learn or
update their knowledge of the use of computer software." --Choice
"What program do I use to analyze my field notes? Eben A. Weitzman
and Matthew B. Miles provide the information you need to make that
decision intelligently: full descriptions, informed judgments, and
helpful comparisons. Anyone who does fieldwork needs this book."
--Howard Becker, Department of Sociology, University of Washington,
Seattle "This will be the standard work of reference for several
years to come. We owe the authors a considerable debt of gratitude
for all the work they have put into reviewing such a comprehensive
range of software. The result is incredibly lucid." --Paul
Atkinson, University of Wales, Cardiff "The book is absolutely
perfect for my situation. I don't know how many readers will be in
the position of purchasing software for respective labs, but those
who are will be in for a real treat. The comprehensiveness of the
reviews is more than adequate to determine whether a particular
program meets the needs of an individual or group. . . . It is the
most comprehensive book of its kind, for any kind of software, that
I have ever seen." --Steven E. Wolfel, Research Publishing
Consultant "Making decisions about choosing software for
qualitative data analysis can be intimidating and I think this book
will be an excellent resource for those of us who are involved in
this type of research. I found this to be an extremely
well-thought-out and informative resource book. The detail is
wonderful." --Kathleen R. Gilbert, Indiana University, Bloomington
Do you want to start, extend, or update your use of computer
software for qualitative data analysis? If so, this clear and
user-friendly guidebook is for you. Without assuming its reader has
extensive computer experience, Computer Programs for Qualitative
Data Analysis takes a critical yet practical look at the wide range
of software currently available. It gives detailed reviews of 24
programs in five major categories (text retrievers, textbase
managers, code-and-retrieve programs, code-based theory-builders,
and conceptual network-builders) and gives ratings of more than 75
features per program. The authors also provide detailed guidance in
operating each program. They help you to ask key questions about
your computer use--the nature of your project, time line, analyses
planned, and the worksheets required--to help you identify the
programs best suited to your needs. Up-to-date and practical,
Computer Programs for Qualitative Data Analysis is an absolute
must-have book for any qualitative researcher who uses--or wants to
use--computer programs in analyses.
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