Qualitative Data Analysis
An Introduction
- Carol Grbich - The Flinders University of South Australia
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 easy to read text 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!
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.
