Computer Programs for Qualitative Data Analysis: A Software Sourcebook - Hardcover

Weitzman, Eben; Miles, Matthew B.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0803955367 ISBN 13: 9780803955363

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc, 1995

Synopsis

Written by qualitative researchers for qualitative researchers, and not presuming extensive computer experience, this user-friendly guide takes a critical look at the wide range of software currently available.

The book 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. In addition, the book provides ratings of over 75 features per program. The authors also offer detailed guidance on the operation of each program, helping the reader to ask key questions about the use of the computer - the nature of the project being undertaken, what time-line analyses are planned and what worksheets are re

About this title

About the Author

Matthew B. Miles, a social psychologist, had a career-long interest in strategies for educational reform. His work focused on planned change in education, group and organizational studies, and the dissemination and implementation of research findings. His first major research project was a four-year study of six new, innovative public schools.

Edition details

• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0803955367
• ISBN 13: 9780803955363
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 384