Qualitative Data Analysis - International Student Edition 4/e

Preface to the Fourth Edition Part 1: The Substantive Start Chapter 1: Introduction The Purpose of This Book The Nature of This Book Our Orientation An Approach to Qualitative Data Analysis The Nature of Qualitative Data Analysis Our View of Qualitative Data Analysis Suggestions for Readers Closure and Transition Chapter 2: Research Design and Data Management Introduction Loose Versus Tight Research Designs Displaying the Conceptual Framework Methodologies (Genres) of Qualitative Research Formulating Research Questions Defining the Case Sampling: Bounding the Collection of Data Instrumentation Linking Qualitative and Quantitative Data Data Management Issues Bearing on Analysis Closure and Transition Chapter 3: Ethical Issues in Analysis Introduction Agreements with Study Participants Ethical Issues Conflicts, Dilemmas, and Trade-Offs Closure and Transition Chapter 4: Fundamentals of Qualitative Data Analysis Introduction First Cycle Codes and Coding Second Cycle Coding - Pattern Codes Jottings Analytic Memoing Within-Case and Cross-Case Analysis Closure and Transition Part Two: Displaying the Data Chapter 5: Designing Matrix, Network, and Graphic Displays Introduction Display Format Options Matrices Networks Graphics Timing of Display Design Entering Matrix, Network, and Graphic Data Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions from Matrix, Network, and Graphic Displays The Methods Profiles Closure and Transition Chapter 6: Methods of Exploring Introduction Exploring Fieldwork in Progress Exploring Variables Exploring Reports in Progress Closure and Transition Chapter 7: Methods of Describing Introduction Describing Participants Describing Validity Describing Variability Describing Actions Closure and Transition Chapter 8: Methods of Ordering Introduction Ordering by Time Ordering Processes Ordering by Cases Closure and Transition Chapter 9: Methods of Explaining Introduction Antecedent Conditions, Mediating Variables, and Outcomes On Causation and Explanation Explaining Interrelationship Explaining Change Explaining Causation Closure and Transition Chapter 10: Methods of Predicting Introduction Methods of Predicting Closure and Transition Part 3: Making Good Sense Chapter 11: Drawing and Verifying Conclusions Introduction Tactics for Generating Meaning Tactics for Testing or Confirming Findings Standards for the Quality of Conclusions Analytic Documentation Closure and Transition Chapter 12: Writing About Qualitative Research Introduction Audiences and Effects Voices and Styles Writing Examples and Recommendations Traditional Presentation Modes Progressive Presentation Modes On Theses and Disseratations Chapter 13: Closure Qualitative Analysis at a Glance Reflections Final Advice Appendix: An Annotated Bibliography of Qualitative Research Methods Resources Index