Working with Qualitative Data

Research field: Social Sciences Interactional Sociology Online Colalboration and Communication Qualitative Research Methodology Sociology of Medical Practice

Introduction: Qualitative Data Analysis in Context Theory, Grounded Theory and Analysis Engaging with Literature Research Design Using Documents in Research Generating Data through Questions and Observation Transcribimg and Representing Data Identifying Themes, Codes and Hypotheses Images and Texts Video and Audio Data Using Technology Writing and Presenting Analysis Concluding Remarks

Overall this book provides a broad introduction to qualitative research theory, and supports the reader while they consider various types of analysis throughout the research process. Whilst Gibson and Brown are clear to state early on that they cannot cover all methods of qualitative data analysis in this introductory text, they do illustrate how a range of analysis methods affect enquiry. Importantly, Working with Qualitative Data is indeed an introduction...Throughout the book I enjoyed a number of recurring features, such as the critiques given on certain methods, theories, technologies, etc., which made for an engaging text. I also particularly enjoyed the pragmatic nature of this book. Specifically, the authors acknowledge that whilst there are research ideals, in practice these ideals may be difficult to meet for a number of reasons. By recognising the wide variety of approaches available, and the advantages, disadvantages and realities of research, this book provides a good alternative or supplementary introduction to qualitative data analysis for the beginner qualitative researcher. Debbie Braybrook Leeds Metropolitan University