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"This comprehensive, practical, user-friendly book provides a
wealth of data analysis strategies that are essential for any
qualitative research. It is a must-have tool book for moving from
data analysis to writing for publication!" -Guofang Li, University
of British Columbia, Canada Miles, Huberman, and Saldana's
Qualitative Data Analysis: A Methods Sourcebook is the
authoritative text for analyzing and displaying qualitative
research data. The Fourth Edition maintains the analytic rigor of
previous editions while showcasing a variety of new visual display
models for qualitative inquiry. Graphics are added to the
now-classic matrix and network illustrations of the original
co-authors. Five chapters have been substantially revised, and the
appendix's annotated bibliography includes new titles in research
methods. Graduate students and established scholars from all
disciplines will find this resource an innovative compendium of
ideas for the representation and presentation of qualitative data.
As the authors demonstrate, when researchers "think display," their
analyses of social life capture the complex and vivid processes of
the people and institutions studied.
School improvement, like motherhood, has many advocates. Everyone
is for it, without having to campaign actively on its behalf. And
just as the 100% of people who have had mothers think they know how
mothering could be done better, so the (nearly) 100% of people who
have been pupils in schools, or have even taught in or managed
them, think they know how schools can be im proved. More precisely,
they are sure that schools ought to be improved. The trouble is
that they propose a staggering, conflicting range of methods of
improving the schools, from;'back to the woodshed" to teacher merit
pay, a stiffer curriculum, a stronger tax base, reorganization, a
more humane climate, "teacher-proof" innovations, community
involvement-the list is nearly end less. Furthermore, the issues
are not merely technical, but normative and po litical. The term
improvement is itself problematic. One person's version of
improvement is another's version of wastefulness or even of
worsening the schools. Furthermore, the versions that win out in
any particular school are not Improvement sometimes turns out to be
merely a necessarily technically "best. " code word for the
directives that administrators have successfully put into place, or
for the agreements that teachers have lobbied into being. How much
do we really know about school improvement? The available research
literature is quite substantial, but not as helpful as it might
be."
School improvement, like motherhood, has many advocates. Everyone
is for it, without having to campaign actively on its behalf. And
just as the 100% of people who have had mothers think they know how
mothering could be done better, so the (nearly) 100% of people who
have been pupils in schools, or have even taught in or managed
them, think they know how schools can be im proved. More precisely,
they are sure that schools ought to be improved. The trouble is
that they propose a staggering, conflicting range of methods of
improving the schools, from;'back to the woodshed" to teacher merit
pay, a stiffer curriculum, a stronger tax base, reorganization, a
more humane climate, "teacher-proof" innovations, community
involvement-the list is nearly end less. Furthermore, the issues
are not merely technical, but normative and po litical. The term
improvement is itself problematic. One person's version of
improvement is another's version of wastefulness or even of
worsening the schools. Furthermore, the versions that win out in
any particular school are not Improvement sometimes turns out to be
merely a necessarily technically "best. " code word for the
directives that administrators have successfully put into place, or
for the agreements that teachers have lobbied into being. How much
do we really know about school improvement? The available research
literature is quite substantial, but not as helpful as it might
be."
Miles, Huberman, and Saldana's Qualitative Data Analysis: A Methods
Sourcebook is the authoritative text for analyzing and displaying
qualitative research data. The Fourth Edition maintains the
analytic rigor of previous editions while showcasing a variety of
new visual display models for qualitative inquiry. Graphics are
added to the now-classic matrix and network illustrations of the
original co-authors. Five chapters have been substantially revised,
and the appendix's annotated bibliography includes new titles in
research methods. Graduate students and established scholars from
all disciplines will find this resource an innovative compendium of
ideas for the representation and presentation of qualitative data.
As the authors demonstrate, when researchers think display, their
analyses of social life capture the complex and vivid processes of
the people and institutions studied.
There is no longer any question that qualitative inquiry is fundamental to the enterprise of social science research, with a broad reach and a history all its own. This book seeks to introduce?to reintroduce?readers to selections that provide a solid intellectual grounding in the area of qualitative research. Thoughtfully and painstakingly culled from over a thousand candidate articles by coeditors A. Michael Huberman and the late Matthew B. Miles (co-authors of the seminal Qualitative Data Analysis), The Qualitative Researcher?s Companion examines the theoretical underpinnings, methodological perspectives, and empirical approaches that are crucial to the understanding and practice of qualitative inquiry. Incisive, provocative, and drawn from across the many disciplines that employ qualitative inquiry, The Qualitative Researcher?s Companion is a key addition to the bookshelf of anyone involved in the research act.
There is no longer any question that qualitative inquiry is fundamental to the enterprise of social science research, with a broad reach and a history all its own. This book seeks to introduce?to reintroduce?readers to selections that provide a solid intellectual grounding in the area of qualitative research. Thoughtfully and painstakingly culled from over a thousand candidate articles by coeditors A. Michael Huberman and the late Matthew B. Miles (co-authors of the seminal Qualitative Data Analysis), The Qualitative Researcher?s Companion examines the theoretical underpinnings, methodological perspectives, and empirical approaches that are crucial to the understanding and practice of qualitative inquiry. Incisive, provocative, and drawn from across the many disciplines that employ qualitative inquiry, The Qualitative Researcher?s Companion is a key addition to the bookshelf of anyone involved in the research act.
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.
"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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