Written by leading authorities, with over 40 years combined experience in computer-assisted analysis of qualitative and mixed-mode data, is an ideal mix of practical instruction, methodology and real world examples. This straightforward, jargon-free book provides an invaluable introduction to planning and conducting qualitative data analysis with NVivo. As a practical tool to help researchers understand qualitative data analysis software using NVivo, and a guide through the sometimes complex processes of doing a research project, this book will be invaluable reading for researchers and students undertaking qualitative research. The authors draw on decades of experience of research and training researchers around the world, and take the reader through each step in a style combining informality and authority, with frequent tips and reflections on what is being done. The NVivo Qualitative Project Book allows the researcher to work through their own project, or work with data provided from a real project. The reader is the craftsperson, trialling those tools in the processes of getting started, tentative interpretation, drawing links, shaping data, and seeking and establishing explanations and theories. The software tools are introduced only as needed and explained in the framework of what is being asked. The reader follows basic steps for creating and conducting a real project with real data, using the new-generation software package, QSR NVivo. This book invites readers to learn how to use qualitative data analysis software in the context of doing their research project. Recommended for both the new user as well as the experienced on. This book provides ways to integrate the thinking about a project and the data you have with practical ways that the software can facilitate the process. The advice is friendly, with clear conceptual explanation of how the program works. A good basic book, which can be used by the novice qualitative researcher.

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