Computer-assisted qualitative data analysis: using NVivo
What are the two types of node used in NVivo?
Creative and non-creative
Blocked nodes and running nodes
Formatted and unformatted
Hierarchical and non-hierarchical
Hierarchical and non-hierarchical
Key concept 25.1 (p606) explains “nodes” as “collections of references” about aspects of your research data. In other words, nodes are like files in which you have inserted all references about a particular aspect of your research. NVivo has two types, called “hierarchical” nodes and “non-hierarchical” nodes. “Hierarchical” nodes are created by default, since they are for organizing your concepts in a hierarchy. By creating hierarchies of concepts you gradually start building towards a grounded theory. The “non-hierarchical” nodes are for what you regard as “free-standing” concepts – those that don’t seem to relate to other concepts directly.
Reference: Bryman: Social Research Methods: 5th Edition Page(s) 606,607
Reference: Bryman: Social Research Methods: 5th Edition Page(s) 606,607
Hierarchical and non-hierarchical Key concept 25.1 (p606) explains “nodes” as “collections of references” about aspects of your research data. In other words, nodes are like files in which you have inserted all references about a particular aspect of your research. NVivo has two types, called “hierarchical” nodes and “non-hierarchical” nodes. “Hierarchical” nodes are created by default, since they are for organizing your concepts in a hierarchy. By creating hierarchies of concepts you gradually start building towards a grounded theory. The “non-hierarchical” nodes are for what you regard as “free-standing” concepts – those that don’t seem to relate to other concepts directly.
Reference: Bryman: Social Research Methods: 5th Edition Page(s) 606,607
Reference: Bryman: Social Research Methods: 5th Edition Page(s) 606,607
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B. It results in the fragmentation of data and a loss of narrative flow
C. It may not be suitable for focus group data
D. It is not very fast or efficient at retrieving sections of data
Which file format is best for importing your project documents into NVivo?
A. Only .nvi
B. Any format, including .exe
C. Only .html or .htm
D. .doc or .docx
Which of the following is not an advantage of using CAQDAS in social research?
A. It makes the process of qualitative data analysis more transparent
B. It is faster and efficient than analyzing by hand
C. It involves learning skills that are specific to each program
D. It helps you to map out the relations between ideas and themes in the data
In which window can you read through, edit and code your documents?
A. Document Viewer
B. Node Explorer
C. Project Pad
D. Welcome Screen
Which of the following is a kind of search that can be carried out in NVivo?
A. Single node search
B. Intersection search
C. Specific text search
D. All of the above
How is CAQDAS different from quantitative data analysis software?
A. It only works on Apple Mac computers
B. It requires detailed knowledge of statistics
C. There is no industry leader
D. The programs do the analysis for you
Which is the correct sequence for creating a memo in NVivo?
A. Sources, Memos, Create, Memo
B. Nodes, New type, Memo to self
C. Sources, Documents, Browse, Import Memo
D. It is not possible to create memos in NVivo
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