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Lewins, Ann.

Using software in qualitative research : a step-by-step guide / Ann Lewins and Christina Silver. - Los Angeles ; London : SAGE, 2007. - xi, 288 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [281]-283) and index.

Part One -- Processes and Tasks in Using Qualitative Software -- Data and Their Preparation for CAQDAS Packages -- Getting Started in Qualitative Software -- Practical Tasks -- Exploration and Text-Level Work -- Qualitative Coding in Software -- Principles and Processes -- Coding Schemes, Coding Frames -- Coding Tasks in Software -- Basic Retrieval of Coded Data -- Managing Processes and Interpretations by Writing -- Mapping Ideas and Linking Concepts -- Organizing Data to Known Characteristics -- Interrogating the Dataset -- Convergence, Closeness, Choice

'Using Qualitative Software' combines several aspects of Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis (CAQDAS), helping the reader choose the most appropriate package for their specific needs and get the most out of the software once they are using it.

ISBN: 0761949224 (hbk.) 9780761949220 (hbk.) 0761949232 (pbk.) 9780761949237 (pbk.)

LCCN: 2006932844

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Qualitative research--Computer programs.

LC Class. No.: H61.3 / .L49 2007

Dewey Class. No.: 300.72