Byrne, Delma
(2006)
An introduction to computerised
analysis of qualitative data.
Irish Educational Studies, 25 (1).
pp. 121-133.
ISSN 0332-3315
Abstract
Over the last two decades there has been an increase in the use of qualitative research, particularly
in the human sciences. Such a move has resulted in an increasing number of researchers across
disciplines using various types of qualitative software specially designed for managing text and
facilitating analysis of qualitative data. However, we feel that limited information is available on the
nature and practical use of these programmes in the Irish context. This has led to various
misconceptions regarding the use of such programmes. In addition, international literature has
highlighted the importance of making the qualitative research process more transparent in terms of
describing in detail the analytical procedures applied in qualitative research. This article seeks to
open up the debate surrounding qualitative data analysis and provoke discussion about the use of
qualitative software packages in educational research. Based on a mixed-methods educational
research project involving a substantive qualitative component, this article explores the joy and
despair associated with using Qualitative Solutions Research (QSR) Non-numerical Unstructured
Data: Indexing, Searching and Theorizing Version 6 (‘N6 software’), and aims to dispel some of
the myths that exist around using such software.
| Item Type: |
Article
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| Keywords: |
introduction; computerised;
analysis; qualitative data; |
| Academic Unit: |
Faculty of Social Sciences > Education |
| Item ID: |
8565 |
| Identification Number: |
https://doi.org/10.1080/03323310600597717 |
| Depositing User: |
Delma Byrne
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| Date Deposited: |
02 Aug 2017 14:47 |
| Journal or Publication Title: |
Irish Educational Studies |
| Publisher: |
Taylor & Francis |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| URI: |
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| Use Licence: |
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