Analyzing Qualitative Data: Systematic Approaches

by H. Russell Bernard, Gery W. Ryan

"Congratulations to H. Russell Bernard, who was recently elected as a member of the National Academy of Sciences ""This book does what few others even attempt-to survey a wide range of systematic analytic approaches. I commend the authors for both their inclusiveness and their depth of treatment of various tasks and approaches." -Judith Preissle, University of Georgia "I appreciate the unpretentious tone of the book. The authors provide very clear instructions and examples of many different ways to collect and analyze qualitative data and make it clear that there is no one correct way to do it." -Cheryl Winsten-Bartlett, North Central University "The analytical methodologies are laid out very well, and I will definitely utilize the book with students regarding detailed information and steps to conduct systematic and rigorous data analysis." -Dorothy Aguilera, Lewis & Clark College This book introduces readers to systematic methods for analyzing qualitative data. Unlike other texts, it covers the extensive range of available methods so that readers become aware of the array of techniques beyond their individual disciplines. Part I is an overview of the basics. Part II comprises 11 chapters, each treating a different method for analyzing text. Real examples from the literature across the health and social sciences provide invaluable applied understanding.

Genres: Research, Research Methods

451 pages, Paperback

First published September 29, 2009

Reviews

[Venkatesh-Prasad]

This is an ideal book to read after the more general and framework based exposure to qualitative research in Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design: Choosing Among Five Approaches.

Unlike Creswell's book, this one focuses on techniques used to analyze qualitative data. It explores techniques independent of the research approaches. The exposition is introductory using running examples with lots of pointers to get more details. Even so, it is not a book to grok in one cover-to-cover read. I will come back to it as required in the future.

If one has some research background, the above mentioned books and this should be a good place to start learning about qualitative research.

[Hannah]

(Clearly, I just got the SAGE catalog and am making a Christmas list).

[Aja]

Good look at how to do qualitative research and what to do with the information that you gain. Definitely a go to resources for future projects.

[Diana Sarao]

Good reference

[Vincent Darlage]

Useful book.