| Description |
1 online resource (383 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Part I -- The Basics -- Chapter 1 -- Introduction -- Chapter 2 -- How to Choose Software: Key Questions -- Chapter 3 -- Software Types and Functions -- Part II -- Software Reviews -- Chapter 4 -- Text Retrievers -- Chapter 5 -- Textbase Managers -- Chapter 6 -- Code-and-Retrieve Programs -- Chapter 7 -- Code-Based Theory-Builders -- Chapter 8 -- Conceptual Network-Builders -- Chapter9 -- Program Features: A Guide to the Ratings -- Part III -- Reflections and Resources -- Chapter 10 -- Reflections and Hopes -- Appendix: Program Developers and Distributors -- Glossary |
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Annotated References -- References -- Index -- About the Authors |
| Notes |
Written by qualitative researchers for qualitative researchers, and not presuming extensive computer experience, this user-friendly guide takes a critical look at the wide range of software currently available. The book gives detailed reviews of 24 programs in five major categories: text retrievers, textbase managers, code-and-retrieve programs, code-based theory-builders and conceptual network-builders. In addition, the book provides ratings of over 75 features per program. The authors also offer detailed guidance on the operation of each program, helping the reader to ask key question |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Social sciences -- Data processing.
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Social sciences -- Computer programs.
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Social sciences -- Computer programs
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Social sciences -- Data processing
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Miles, Matthew B
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| ISBN |
9781452246772 |
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1452246777 |
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