<p><span>This book provides an in-depth roadmap for qualitative research methods and data analysis across disciplines using ATLAS.ti. It encompasses and rationalizes key qualitative research concepts and methods with innovative frameworks to enrich the reader’s understanding of qualitative research
Qualitative Methods and Data Analysis Using ATLAS.ti: A Comprehensive Researchers’ Manual (Springer Texts in Social Sciences)
✍ Scribed by Ajay Gupta
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 2024
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 449
- Category
- Library
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✦ Synopsis
This book provides an in-depth roadmap for qualitative research methods and data analysis across disciplines using ATLAS.ti. It encompasses and rationalizes key qualitative research concepts and methods with innovative frameworks to enrich the reader’s understanding of qualitative research methods and data analysis. The book contains multiple real-world projects that assist readers in developing conceptual and theoretical knowledge, as well as gaining insights from fieldwork, visualizing data collection, analysis, and methodological interpretations.
This easy to use book provides a pragmatic approach to qualitative methods, proficiency in capturing field observations, user-friendly steps to data analysis starting from transcription, preparation of data, reading and identification of quotations, coding, memoing, commenting, code groups, creating smart codes and groups using set, semantic, and proximity operators resulting in generating numerous insightful thematic reports in a variety of formats.
More notable features:
- Demonstrates systematic roots to research from begin to end
- Provides practical advice on how to overcome field challenges during data collection, ethical considerations, and step-by-step procedures for gaining access to participants and capturing holistic data
- Includes numerous numerical arguments, interpretations, and explanations for concepts, themes, variables, networks, and emerging concepts
- Includes several research frameworks and data analysis guideposts on real-world research projects with thorough procedures covering 267 images and 38 tables
- Compelling for quantitative research and mixed methods approaches
The book's straightforward and user-friendly format makes it simple and easy to use, comprehend, and interpret for anyone working with ATLAS.ti.
✦ Table of Contents
Preface
Features of the Book
How Should Researchers Use the Book?
Acknowledgements
About This Book
Contents
About the Author
List of Figures
List of Tables
1 Introduction
Meaning and Importance of Qualitative Research
Characteristics of Qualitative Research
The Philosophical Foundations of Qualitative Research
Difference Between Qualitative and Quantitative Research
Research Paradigm
Research Perspectives
Symbolic Interaction and Phenomenology
Ethnomethodology and Constructivism
Structural and Psychoanalytical
Thick and Thin Description
Approaches to Qualitative Research
Meaning of Exploration
Steps in Qualitative Research
The Problem to Be Investigated
Development of Conceptual Framework
Formulating Aims and Objectives
Research Design
Sampling Strategy
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Interpretation and Discussion of Results
Presenting the Report
Recommended Readings
2 Types of Data, Data Collection, and Storage Methods
Importance of Qualitative Data
Methods of Collecting Qualitative Data
One-on-One Interviews
Observation
Focus Groups
Storing Data
Approaches to Qualitative Inquiry
Narrative Study
Phenomenological Research
Types of Phenomenological Data Analysis Methods
Grounded Theory
Challenges in Using Grounded Theory
Prerequisite for Grounded Theory Analysis
Ethnographic Research
Case Studies
Research Diary and Field Notes
Transcription of Data
Contents of Transcripts
Challenges in Transcription
Framework for Qualitative Research
Recommended Readings
3 Challenges in Data Collection
Becoming Familiar with the Settings of the Study
Challenges in Data Collection
Ethical Concerns in Qualitative Research
Ethical Challenges and Practices
Ethical Issues in Studying Internet Communities
A Caution About Google Forms
Information from Informal Discussions
Disclosing Researcher’s Identity
Two Incidents
The First Incident
The Second Incident
Contents of Letter of Introduction
Challenges in Getting Consent
When and Where to Conduct Interviews
Types of Interviews
How to Begin an Interview
Types of Interview Questions
Probing Techniques During Interviews
Finishing an Interview
What to Write in Field Notes
Describing Field Experiences
Before the Interview
During the Interview
After the Interview
While Waiting for the Interview
Recommended Readings
4 Codes and Coding
What is a Code
Code Types
Open Coding
Inductive Coding
Deductive Coding
Abductive Coding
Hybrid Coding
In Vivo Coding
Axial Coding
Selective Coding
Approaches to Coding in Qualitative Research
Major Approaches to Coding in Grounded Theory
Coding Process in Grounded Theory
Codes, Categories, and Patterns
Methods in Coding Cycle
First Cycle Coding
Second Cycle Coding
Computer Assisted/Aided Qualitative Data Analysis (CAQDAS)
Advantages and Limitations of Computer-Assisted Analysis of Qualitative Data
Advantages
Limitations
What the Researcher Should Know About CAQDAS
What the Software Does
What the Software Does not Do
Recommended Readings
5 Data Analysis Methods
An Overview of ATLAS.ti
About the Examples Used in the Discussions in This Book
A Comprehensive Framework for Data Analysis Using ATLAS.ti
Analysis of Qualitative Data
Codes in ATLAS.ti
Free Codes
Open Codes
Quick Coding
Auto-coding
Splitting Codes
When and How to Split Codes
Steps for Splitting Codes in ATLAS.ti
Redundant Coding
When and How to Merge Codes
Auto-Coding in ATLAS.ti
The Auto-Coding Window
Creating a Research Project in ATLAS.ti
Understanding Documents in Qualitative Research
Meaning of Quotations
Identifying Quotations in ATLAS.ti
Identifying Quotations from Responses
Coding Window in ATLAS.ti
Generating Codes from Quotations
Steps for Generating a Code
Memos
Writing a Memo
Steps for Writing a Memo in ATLAS.ti
Steps in Writing Memo Types
Coding Field Notes
Coding Field Observations
Comments
Writing Comments
Steps for Writing Comments
Writing Comments for Documents
Writing Comments for Quotations
Writing Comments for Codes
Writing Comments for Memos
Understanding Comments and Memos
Themes
Code-Theme Relationships
Language of Qualitative Research
Presenting Results and Findings
Recommended Readings
6 Using Networks and Hyperlinks
Overview
Nodes and Links
Presenting Networks
Using Networks
Relationships and Hyperlinks
Difference Between Code–Code Relationships and Hyperlinks
Creating Hyperlinks
Creating Hyperlinks with Multiple Documents
Tabs and Tab Groups
Properties of Relationships
Neighbors and Co-occurring Codes
Case Analysis Using Networks
Usefulness of Local and Global Filters
Setting up Global Filters
Recommended Readings
7 Discovering Themes in ATLAS.ti
Data Analysis
Data Analysis Using Query Tool
Code Co-occurrence Analysis
C-coefficient
Sankey Diagram of Code Co-occurrence
Applications of C-coefficient
Frequency Count and Listed Quotations
Operators and Code Co-occurrence
Code-Document Table
Binarized Data
Normalized Frequencies
Sankey Diagram for a Code-Document Table
Showing Themes in One Report
Recommended Readings
8 Generating Themes from Smart Codes and Smart Groups
Smart Codes and Normal Codes
Smart Groups and Normal Groups
Forming Smart Codes and Smart Groups
Set Operators
Functions of Proximity Operators
Steps for Generating Reports Using Set Operators
Generating Reports with Proximity Operators
Smart Codes and Their Interpretation
Interpreting Smart Groups
Thematic Visualization of Networks
Recommended Readings
9 Group Creation for Entities and Report Generation
Document Groups
Steps for Creating a Document Group
Creating a Network of Document Groups
Steps for Creating a Network
Reports
Single or Group Document
Reports for Document Groups
Reports for Quotations
Code Groups
Code Groups and Code Categories
Steps for Forming Code Groups
Creating a Network of Code Groups
Making an Informative Network
Reports on Codes
Memo Groups
Creating a Memo Group
Creating a Network of Memo Groups
Creating a Network
Reports from Memos
Single Memo
Reports for Memo Groups
Network Groups
Creating a Network Group
Networks of Network Groups
Network of a Network Groups
Reports for Networks
Report for Single Network
Network Groups
Data Classification Window
Recommended Readings
10 Survey Data Analysis
An Overview of Survey Data
Types of Data that Can Be Imported
Coding Options for Survey Data
Using Stop and Go Lists
Steps in Data Analysis
Analysis of Survey Data
Sample Research Project
The Objective of the Study
Data Collection Process
Code Document Tables
Code Co-occurrence
Analysis of Survey Data Using AI Coding
Generating a Text Report
Recommended Readings
11 Social Network Comments and Twitter Data Analysis
Preparation of Twitter Data
Importing Twitter Data
Importing Data into ATLAS.ti
Coding Tweets
Analysis of Twitter Data
Interpretation of Themes from Twitter Data
Analysis of Social Network Comments
Analysis of Viewer Comments on YouTube
Analysis of YouTube Comments Using AI Coding
Recommended Readings
12 Analysis of Focus Group Data
Focus Group Discussion
Nature and Types of Focus Group Data
Types of Focus Group Discussion
Piggyback Focus Groups
Frameworks for Focus Group Data Analysis
Flowchart of Focus Group Discussion Analysis
Computer-Aided Analysis of Focus Group Data
Coding Options for Focus Group Data
Coding Focus Group Discussion Data
Two-Level Analysis of Focus Group Data
Focus Group Data Analysis
Krueger Focus Group Analysis Tips
Analysis of FGD Data in ATLAS.ti
Steps
Analysis of Focus of Group Discussion Data in ATLAS.ti
Recommended Readings
13 Multimedia and Geo Data Analysis
Multimedia Data
Preparing Transcripts
Five Approaches to Multimedia Data Analysis
Transcription Software
Importing Multimedia Data
Creating Quotations and Codes from Multimedia Data
Working with Multimedia Data and Ready Transcripts
Working with Video Projects
Collecting Multimedia Data
Working with Video Data
Findings and Interpretations
Working with Geodata
Geo Document in ATLAS.ti 23
Creating Quotations and Codes in Geo Documents
Example of a Research Project in Geo Document
Recommended Readings
14 Team Projects in ATLAS.ti
Chapter Overview
Reliability and Validity in Qualitative Research
Intercoder Agreement in Teamwork
Challenges in Interpretation of Intercoder Agreement
Prerequisite Knowledge for Working in an ATLAS.ti Team Project
Team Project Scenarios
Setting up a Team Project
Setting a up a Master Project
A Project with 10 Interviews
Creating Codes in a Team Project
Coding Method in a Team Project
Intercoder Agreement in ATLAS.ti
Preparing Data for Inter-coder Agreement Check
The Lead Researcher’s Role
Percentage Agreement
Establishing Intercoder Percentage Agreement
Calculation of Intercoder Agreement
Interpretation of Results of Intercoder Analysis
Recommended Readings
15 Literature Review and Referencing
An Overview of the Literature Review
The Literature Review Process
Export Literature from Reference Manager Tool to ATLAS.ti
Importing a Saved Folder into ATLAS.ti
Auto-Coding Options for Literature Review
Text Search and Regular Expression Search
Named Entity Recognition
Concepts
Coding Preference
Literature Review in ATLAS.ti
Reporting In-Text Citations and References
Literature Reviews in ATLAS.ti—Good Practice
An Innovative Method for Retrieving Literature
Using Search Project
Reporting and Interpretation
Recommended Readings
Index
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