Qualitative Data Analysis: An Introduction

About the Book

In this fully updated and expanded second edition, Carol Grbich provides a guide through current issues in the analysis of qualitative data. Packed with detailed examples, a glossary, further reading lists and a section on writing up, this book is exactly what you need to get you started in qualitative research.

The new edition covers analytical approaches including:

- grounded theory

- classical, existential and hermeneutic phenomenology

- feminist research including memory work

- classical, auto- and cyberethnography as well as ethnodrama

- content, narrative, conversation and discourse analysis

- visual interpretation

- semiotic, structural and poststructural analyses

A one-stop-shop for students new to qualitative data analysis!

Table of Contents:
PART ONE: GENERAL APPROACHES TO COLLECTING AND ANALYZING QUALITATIVE DATA Introduction Design Methodologies, Data Management and Analytical Approaches Incorporating Data from Multiple Sources: Mixing Methods PART TWO: TRADITIONAL ANALYTICAL APPROACHES Classical Ethnography Critical Ethnographic Approaches Feminist Approaches Grounded Theory Phenomenology PART THREE: NEWER QUALITATIVE APPROACHES Postmodern Influences on Society and Qualitative Research Auto-Ethnography Poetic Inquiry Ethnodrama and Performative Art Cyber-Ethnography and E-Research PART FOUR: ANALYTIC APPROACHES FOR EXISTING DOCUMENTATION Structuralism and Post-Structuralism Semiotic Structural and Post-Structural Analysis (Deconstruction) Content Analysis of Texts Content Analysis of Visual Documentation Narrative Analysis Conversation Analysis Discourse Analysis PART FIVE: DATA MANAGEMENT USING QUALITATIVE COMPUTER PROGRAMMES Coding An Overview of Qualitative Computer Programs PART SIX: INTERPRETING AND PRESENTING QUALITATIVE DATA Theorizing from Data Innovative Data Display

About the Author :
Carol Grbich is in the Faculty of Health Sciences, The Flinders University of South Australia.

Review :
Carol Grbich′s new edition provides succinct and useful coverage of the newer qualitative approaches. It is a must read for those seeking an understanding of data analysis from a perspective that includes an understanding of paradigms, traditions of inquiry and traditional analytical approaches.
James H. Banning
Professor of Education, Colorado State University

Qualitative Data Analysis is an excellent text that deals with not just the practical issues of handling different types of qualitative data but also provides insights into methodological and epistemological assumptions underpinning the methods of analysis in qualitative inquiry. Carol has impressively weaved detailed examples of qualitative data with appropriate research theories, which enables a better understanding of analytical approaches in the research process.
Tejendra Pherali
Senior Lecturer in Education Studies and Sociology, Liverpool John Moores University

I found this book is a reading especially useful for researchers who are starting to study and develop qualitative research. It allows readers to understand the theoretical groundings of qualitative approaches (2) and introduces qualitative analysis software (on this topic further reading is necessary). The organisation of the contents makes it easy to read (Key points, examples, summaries and student exercises). I have recommended the book to my students, as an introductory text to qualitative analysis.

 

Analysing qualitative data is hard and it is necessary some guidance. This book is very helpful. Found this book very useful for introducing the different approaches to qualitative analysis. Will also add it to reading list for this course for next year A very good book on qualitative data analysis. The language of the book is easily understandable and it contains good examples in how to analyse qualitative data. In particular research students who are inexperienced in managing qualitative data, this book acts as a indispensable tool for them. Qualitative Data Analysis is an excellent text which introduces not only qualitative methods, but the philosophical orientations of qualitative methodologies. It is an ideal text for Masters and PhD students who are beginning to think independently about methodological approaches and methods. In particular in Part 3 it offers a range of contemporary approaches to qualitative research which takes account of influences on changes in social life. existing texts are more appropriate. In particular the Huberman. A good introduction to a range of approaches to qualitative data analysis, covering both traditional and more recent techniques. Each approach is discussed in relation to research philosophy, theory, design and practice. I have recommended the book to my students, as an introductory text to qualitative analysis. Simple and easy to read.
Very suitable for undergraduate or postgraduate students who need to have an idea about the qualitative methods used for scientific research. Great book on qualitative data analysis. A very detailed, helpful text throughout. The chapters consist of images and there are many opportunities to follow up ideas/further literature. A good book for the higher level stduents Excellent introduction to a avriety of approaches to collecting and analysing qualitative data. I found this book is a reading especially useful for researchers who are starting to study and develop qualitative research. Topics are presented with an increased degree of difficulty, which makes it easier to apprehend the contents and to apply the software. I found especially useful the chapter devoted to the work with multimedia sources (7), which are increasingly being used. I have recommended the book to my students, as an introductory text to qualitative analysis and NVivo. Provides a good overview. Very good examples. I would have preferred more depth than the range of techniques. Very good text, that provides a comprehensive introduction to qual. data analysis. Covers a range of both traditional and newer approaches as well as coding and basic NVivo. Written in an accessible format that students should be able to use effectively to learn from. It goes into a lot more detail than many books with ′an introduction′ in their title. Highly recommended. This book will be recommended reading on the life science qualitative research methodology units. It covers well the diverse range of methods suitable for all four of the individual science subjects. A very good, user-friendly text. Ideal for students who are trying to get to grips with data analysis. I use the book for my own preparation for classes, since it gives a quick refreshment of so many approaches.
This latest edition is a valuable and timely addition to the wealth of existing literature about research methodologies. It is made up of 6 parts with each beginning with an overview of the topic followed by detailed and relevant information about each sub-topic. It is well written and designed to reach a wider audience. Part 3 consists of the additional material to the first edition. In this part the author refers to newer qualitative approaches which includes among others, ‘poetic inquiry’ and ‘ethnodrama and performative art’. Each part concludes with a reading list not just of the references cited but further reading of the specific areas mentioned. To conclude, this is an excellent book for both new and experienced qualitative research students. The language is accessible and appropriate. Qualitative research is shown to be creative and its findings deep and rich. A must-read! Very good read, with lots of key elements we are looking to involve within the course A very complete and informative book. For our students it goes too much into detail, but for our researching colleagues and doctorate students it offers a good overview of backgrounds and methods of qualitative data analysis. This is a very good resource well written book, will be appropriate to support the research of some of my learners At a higher level than some students might wish to work, but very useful for lecturers and for those who are keen to expand their understanding of data analysis. A useful reference text for all students undertaking qualitative studies, although more appropriate for those following higher degree studies. This is a great introduction to background and working methods for many common forms of qualitative data analysis methodologies. A nice easy to use book about data analysis for Masters and undergraduate students The book by wellknown authors Carol Grbich does not disappoint the researcher who needs to analyse data Students commneted on how useful this book has been