LibGuides: EDR-8400 v2: Lesson 4 Resources

Lesson 4 Resources

Required Resources

Completing Your Qualitative Dissertation by Linda Dale Bloomberg
ISBN: 9781071869819
Publication Date: 2023-04-26
Bloomberg, L. D. (2023). Completing your qualitative dissertation: A road map from beginning to end (5th ed). Sage.
Read Chapter 9, Analyzing Data and Reporting Findings.
This chapter addresses and explains the processes of qualitative data analysis, and identifies the specific methods involved in analyzing qualitative data. Attention is focused on deciding on an analytic process based on the specific research design that is chosen.

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Qualitative Data Analysis Resources Types of Data and Their Analysis
Flick, U. (Ed.). (2014). Part IV: Types of data and their analysis. In The SAGE handbook of qualitative data analysis (pp. 295-296). SAGE. https://go.openathens.net/redirector/nu.edu?url=https://methods.sagepub.com/book/the-sage-handbook-of-qualitative-data-analysis/d326.xml
In this section introduction, the editor introduces the chapters that align data analysis methods with specific types of data collected. Click on the chapter that aligns with your preferred data collection method for further reading.
Analysis Techniques to Identify Themes in Qualitative Data
Bloomberg, L. (2019). Analysis techniques to identify themes in qualitative data [Webinar].Northcentral University/Center for Teaching and Learning.
This webinar lays out the different stages of the qualitative analysis process, explaining key analytic concepts. Useful tips and strategies are included.
Data Analysis and Interpretation
Byrne, D. (2017). Project planner: Data analysis and interpretation. SAGE Research Methods. https://go.openathens.net/redirector/nu.edu?url=https://methods.sagepub.com/project-planner/data-analysis-and-interpretation
The author provides considerations for selecting a qualitative data analysis method. He offers an introduction to common techniques for content and thematic analysis as well as specific techniques for narrative research, phenomenology, and grounded theory.
Qualitative Data Analysis in Education
Bradley-Levine, J. (Academic). (2015). Qualitative data analysis in education [Video file]. SAGE Video.
In this video (6:17), the researcher discusses qualitative data analysis in the context of educational research and illustrates how data analysis can inform the educational setting.
Qualitative Data Analysis
Maxwell, J. (2018). Qualitative data analysis. In B. B. Frey (Ed.), The SAGE encyclopedia of educational research, measurement, and evaluation. SAGE. https://go.openathens.net/redirector/nu.edu?url=https://methods.sagepub.com/reference/the-sage-encyclopedia-of-educational-research-measurement-and-evaluation/i16972.xml
In this chapter, the author provides an overview of qualitative data analysis including the history and traditions of qualitative data analysis and summarizes contemporary approaches to qualitative data analysis.