Qualitative research as stepwise-deductive induction
Tjora, Aksel,
Qualitative research as stepwise-deductive induction [electronic resource] / Aksel Tjora. - 1 online resource. - Routledge advances in research methods ; 26 .
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Preface; 1 The basis for qualitative research; 2 Analysis as stepwise-deductive induction; 3 Observational studies; 4 Field notes and recordings; 5 Forms of qualitative interviews; 6 The practice of interviewing; 7 Document studies; 8 Quality and presentation of research; Index
This book provides thorough guidance on various forms of data generation and analysis, presenting a model for the research process in which detailed data analysis and generalization through the development of concepts are central. Based on an inductive principle, which begins with raw data and moves towards concepts or theories through incremental deductive feedback loops, the 'stepwise-deductive induction' approach advanced by the author focuses on the analysis phase in research. Concentrating on creativity, structuring of analytical work, and collaborative development of generic knowledge, it seeks to enable researchers to extend their insight of a subject area without having personally to study all the data generated throughout a project. A constructive alternative to Grounded Theory, the approach advanced here is centred on qualitative research that aims at developing concepts, models, or theories on basis of a gradual paradigm to reduce complexity. As such, it will appeal to scholars and students across the social sciences with interests in methods and the analysis of qualitative data of various kinds.
9781351396950 1351396951 9781351396967 135139696X 9781351396943 1351396943 9780203730072 0203730070
10.4324/9780203730072 doi
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General.
Qualitative research.
Social sciences--Methodology.
H62 / .T5496 2018
001.4/2
Qualitative research as stepwise-deductive induction [electronic resource] / Aksel Tjora. - 1 online resource. - Routledge advances in research methods ; 26 .
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Preface; 1 The basis for qualitative research; 2 Analysis as stepwise-deductive induction; 3 Observational studies; 4 Field notes and recordings; 5 Forms of qualitative interviews; 6 The practice of interviewing; 7 Document studies; 8 Quality and presentation of research; Index
This book provides thorough guidance on various forms of data generation and analysis, presenting a model for the research process in which detailed data analysis and generalization through the development of concepts are central. Based on an inductive principle, which begins with raw data and moves towards concepts or theories through incremental deductive feedback loops, the 'stepwise-deductive induction' approach advanced by the author focuses on the analysis phase in research. Concentrating on creativity, structuring of analytical work, and collaborative development of generic knowledge, it seeks to enable researchers to extend their insight of a subject area without having personally to study all the data generated throughout a project. A constructive alternative to Grounded Theory, the approach advanced here is centred on qualitative research that aims at developing concepts, models, or theories on basis of a gradual paradigm to reduce complexity. As such, it will appeal to scholars and students across the social sciences with interests in methods and the analysis of qualitative data of various kinds.
9781351396950 1351396951 9781351396967 135139696X 9781351396943 1351396943 9780203730072 0203730070
10.4324/9780203730072 doi
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General.
Qualitative research.
Social sciences--Methodology.
H62 / .T5496 2018
001.4/2