Andrew Brown & William Gibson 
Working with Qualitative Data 

Working with Qualitative Data provides a practical and accessible introduction to how to develop and apply strategies for the analysis of qualitative data by exploring the ways in which analysis is related to all aspects of research.

By situating analysis in the context of the whole research process, this book helps the reader to introduce an analytical component to every stage of doing research: from designing a project, reviewing the literature, through the various stages of gathering data, to the process of writing-up. Through practical examples the book maps out strategies for developing analytic frameworks in relation to all aspects of research, and demonstrates the ways in which such frameworks can be used in relation to various sorts of data.

In contrast to existing qualitative data analysis texts, this book offers a unified approach to the process of analysis within qualitative research. It will be of great use to students and researchers across the full range of social, health and education sciences.

Table of Content

Introduction: Qualitative Data Analysis in Context

Theory, Grounded Theory and Analysis

Engaging with Literature

Research Design

Using Documents in Research

Generating Data through Questions and Observation

Transcribimg and Representing Data

Identifying Themes, Codes and Hypotheses

Images and Texts

Video and Audio Data

Using Technology

Writing and Presenting Analysis

Concluding Remarks

About the author

Research field: Social Sciences
Interactional Sociology
Online Colalboration and Communication
Qualitative Research Methodology
Sociology of Medical Practice