Qualitative Data Analysis: Key Approaches - Paperback

by Peter A. J. Stevens (Editor)

With numerous approaches to choose from, knowing where to start when doing qualitative data analysis (QDA) can be a challenge. This book gives you direction with an accessible and thorough introduction to nine different approaches to QDA, written by a multi-disciplinary team with years of experience teaching and analysing data using these methods.

With a clear focus on the 'how to' of QDA, each chapter includes:
-Step-by-step descriptions of how to apply each approach in your research
-Online and in-text activities to help you practice your skills
-Annotated reading lists so you can dig deeper into key topics
-Case studies from a range of disciplines so you can see how each approach works in practice.

The perfect companion on your journey through QDA, the book also offers a comprehensive introduction to the use of NVivo QDA software, helping both new and experienced researchers get to grips with the essentials.

Author Biography

Peter A. J. Stevens (BA, MA Ghent University; MA, PhD Warwick University) is professor in qualitative research methods at the Department of Sociology, Ghent University. Peter's research interests cover the areas of sociology of education, race and ethnic relations and qualitative research methodology. His work has been published in leading journals, including the Review of Educational Research, the Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies and Sociology of Education. Along with Gary Dworkin, Peter is editor of The Palgrave Handbook of Race and Ethnic Inequalities in Education (2nd edition) (Palgrave, 2019) and author of Ethnicity and Racism in Cyprus. National Pride and Prejudice? (Palgrave, 2016).