Working with Qualitative Data by William Gibson

Working with Qualitative Data by William Gibson

Working with Qualitative Data provides a practical and accessible introduction to how to develop and apply strategies for the analysis of qualitative data by exploring the ways in which analysis is related to all aspects of research. By situating analysis in the context of the whole research process, this book helps the reader to introduce an analytical component to every stage of doing research: from designing a project, reviewing the literature, through the various stages of gathering data, to the process of writing-up. Through practical examples the book maps out strategies for developing analytic frameworks in relation to all aspects of research, and demonstrates the ways in which such frameworks can be used in relation to various sorts of data. In contrast to existing qualitative data analysis texts, this book offers a unified approach to the process of analysis within qualitative research. It will be of great use to students and researchers across the full range of social, health and education sciences.

Overall this book provides a broad introduction to qualitative research theory, and supports the reader while they consider various types of analysis throughout the research processWhilst Gibson and Brown are clear to state early on that they cannot cover all methods of qualitative data analysis in this introductory text, they do illustrate how a range of analysis methods affect enquiry. Importantly, Working with Qualitative Data is indeed an introduction...Throughout the book I enjoyed a number of recurring features, such as the critiques given on certain methods, theories, technologies, etc., which made for an engaging text. I also particularly enjoyed the pragmatic nature of this book. Specifically, the authors acknowledge that whilst there are research ideals, in practice these ideals may be difficult to meet for a number of reasons. By recognising the wide variety of approaches available, and the advantages, disadvantages and realities of research, this book provides a good alternative or supplementary introduction to qualitative data analysis for the beginner qualitative researcher.

Debbie Braybrook
Leeds Metropolitan University

Research field: Social Sciences Interactional Sociology Online Colalboration and Communication Qualitative Research Methodology Sociology of Medical Practice

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ISBN 13	9781412945721
ISBN 10	1412945720
Title	Working with Qualitative Data
Author	William Gibson
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	SAGE Publications Inc
Year published	2009-05-18
Number of pages	232
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