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- English
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About this book
In eight clear-cut steps, this book provides a systematic introduction to qualitative content analysis and how you can use it in each stage of your research project, no matter the type or amount of data.
Developed by a leading expert in the field and based on years of teaching experience, this book offers an essential framework for interpreting qualitative data for any social sciences student or researcher.
To support you in choosing the best approach for your research, this book includes:
· Examples of how QCA can be applied to various research processes
· An introduction to text analysis and its different approaches
· Discussions of how to use QCA software to benefit your research
· An online how-to manual to help you get the most out of QCAmap software.
Developed by a leading expert in the field and based on years of teaching experience, this book offers an essential framework for interpreting qualitative data for any social sciences student or researcher.
To support you in choosing the best approach for your research, this book includes:
· Examples of how QCA can be applied to various research processes
· An introduction to text analysis and its different approaches
· Discussions of how to use QCA software to benefit your research
· An online how-to manual to help you get the most out of QCAmap software.
It also introduces the process of scientific research, and integrates qualitative and quantitative analysis into the step-by-step approach.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Publisher Note
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- About the author
- Discover this textbook’s Online Resources
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction: Why Should We Be Concerned with Qualitative Content Analysis?
- Part I Foundations of Text Analysis
- 1 The Methodological Debate of Qualitative vs Quantitative Research
- 2 Importance of Text Analysis in Social Sciences
- 3 Different Approaches to Text Analysis
- 4 A Short History of Content Analysis
- 5 Basic Principles of Qualitative Content Analysis
- 6 Procedures of Qualitative Content Analysis
- 7 Computer Programs for Qualitative Content Analysis
- Part II The Eight Step Qualitative Content Analysis Process
- 8 Step 1: Forming the Research Question
- 9 Step 2: Establishing the Theoretical Background of the Study
- 10 Step 3: Designing the Study
- 11 Step 4: Gathering Textual Material, Sampling
- 12 Step 5: Choosing and Constructing Adequate Methods
- 13 Step 6: Conducting the Study and Presenting the Results
- 14 Step 7: Discussing Quality Criteria
- 15 Step 8: Reflecting on Research Implications
- Part III Indications and Limitations of Qualitative Content Analysis
- 16 Indications and Limitations
- Appendix
- Glossary
- References
- Index