Computer Analysis of Qualitative Data: A Comparison of Three Packages

Walker, Bradford L.

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“…Although little research has been carried out investigating the effects of the packages on research, the small body of existing research indicates that the particular tool used may affect analysis. Walker (1993) compared three programs and concluded that researchers need to pay attention to the fit between methods and the assistance provided by the QDAS.…”

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The Pros and Cons of Data Analysis Software for Qualitative Research

John

Johnson

2000

J of Nursing Scholarship

110

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We recommend that researchers consider the capabilities of the package, their own computer literacy and knowledge of the package, or the time required to gain these skills, and the suitability of the package for their research. The intelligence and integrity that a researcher brings to the research process must also be brought to the choice and use of tools and analytical processes. Researchers should be as critical of the methodological approaches to using qualitative data analysis software as they are about the fit between research question, methods, and research design.

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The Pros and Cons of Data Analysis Software for Qualitative Research

John

Johnson

2000

J of Nursing Scholarship

110

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“…Folders and file-cards could be unwieldy, but is it a contradiction of terms to analyze qualitative data by means of a computer programme? Many researchers would suggest that it is not (Walker, 1993;Tesch, 1990;Parker and Roffey, 1997;Glesne and Peshkin, 1992;Singh, 1997). From the use of word processors, and databases, to qualitative analysis programmes, there is a large range of software that can assist the data analysis process.…”

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Getting in, getting on and getting out: reflections on a qualitative research project

Irvine

Gaffikin

2006

Accounting, Auditing &Amp; Accountability Journal

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Purpose. This paper seeks to provide a behind-the-scenes view of how a qualitative research project was conducted. It is therefore a paper about the process of qualitative research from the point of view of a researcher, rather than a qualitative research paper about an organization. Design/methodology/approach. Its approach is both theoretical and reflective rather than being a description or analysis of what went on in the organization. Findings. Because the focus of the paper is personal rather than organizational, it does not offer "findings" about the way in which accounting is practised, but rather reflections and insights about the way research was conducted, from getting into the organization (getting in), conducting the research (getting on) and finally exiting the organization (getting out). Research limitations/implications. Even though this paper represents the reflections of one researcher conducting a qualitative study (and another coaching from the sidelines) in one unique organization, the experiences shared emphasize the need for flexibility, reflection and reflexivity in any qualitative research project. Practical implications. The intention of the authors is that this paper should be informative, but they do not view it as a manual of practice. It is hoped that it may help to prepare new researchers for what they may face as they conduct a qualitative research project, while at the same time providing resonances for experienced researchers. Originality/value. While much qualitative research has been undertaken within the discipline of accounting, little or no attention has been paid to the way in which that research has been conducted. This paper addresses that gap, in the hope that it will enlighten both experienced and new qualitative researchers. Acknowledgment: The authors wish to acknowledge the helpfulness and willing co-operation of the members of Hearts and Hands, both ordained and employees, during the course of this study. Thanks are also due to the editors and anonymous reviewers of this paper for their helpful comments and encouragement.

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“…These programs vary enormously in the extent to which a number of analytical activities can be undertaken ( Anderson 1987, Heise 1988, Knafl & Webster 1988, Pfaffenberger 1988, Tesch 1990, Huber & Garcia 1991, Richards & Richards 1991, 1994b, Fielding & Lee 1993, Moseley & Mead 1993, Russell & Gregory 1993, Walker 1993, Weitzman & Miles 1995). As yet, there is no common interface between most packages and the decision to purchase a particular piece of software is a significant one that needs to be made in an informed way ( Lewins 1996).…”

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The role of computer software in the analysis of qualitative data: efficient clerk, research assistant or Trojan horse?

Morison

Moir

1998

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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In the last 15 years there has been a proliferation of computer software packages designed to facilitate qualitative data analysis. The programs can be classified, according to function, into a number of broad categories such as: text retrieval; text base management; coding and retrieval; code-based theory building; and conceptual-network building. The programs vary enormously in the extent to which they can facilitate the diverse analytical processes involved. The decision to use computer software to aid analysis in a particular project may be influenced by a number of factors, such as the nature of the data and the researcher's preferred approach to data analysis which will have as its basis certain epistemological and ontological assumptions. This paper illustrates the way in which a package called NUD.IST facilitated analysis where grounded theory methods of data analysis were also extensively used. While highlighting the many benefits that ensued, the paper illustrates the limitations of such programs. The purpose of this paper is to encourage researchers contemplating the use of computer software to consider carefully the possible consequences of their decision and to be aware that the use of such programs can alter the nature of the analytical process in unexpected and perhaps unwanted ways. The role of the Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis (CAQDAS) Networking Project, in providing up-to-date information and support for researchers contemplating the use of software, is discussed.

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Computer Analysis of Qualitative Data: A Comparison of Three Packages

Cited by 15 publications

References 4 publications

The Pros and Cons of Data Analysis Software for Qualitative Research

The Pros and Cons of Data Analysis Software for Qualitative Research

Getting in, getting on and getting out: reflections on a qualitative research project

The role of computer software in the analysis of qualitative data: efficient clerk, research assistant or Trojan horse?

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