Computer-assisted qualitative data analysis: using NVivo
How is CAQDAS different from quantitative data analysis software?
It only works on Apple Mac computers
It requires detailed knowledge of statistics
There is no industry leader
The programs do the analysis for you
There is no industry leader
Within the field of quantitative data analysis, SPSS is the most widely known and used statistical software package. It was developed many years ago, even before the advent of Windows and has been constantly improved and made more ‘user-friendly’ ever since. CAQDAS is a relatively recent arrival and depends on the ubiquity of personal computers. So far, no clear industry leader has emerged. However, most professional researchers pay close attention to developments in the NVivo software, particularly as it continues to allow manipulation of a variety of file types, including ‘media’ files. Broadly speaking, all CAQDAS programmes are to SPSS, as data-base software is to spreadsheets. NVivo was designed for Windows but can run on other operating systems with a bit of ingenuity.
Reference: Bryman: Social Research Methods: 5th Edition Page(s) 602
Reference: Bryman: Social Research Methods: 5th Edition Page(s) 602
There is no industry leader Within the field of quantitative data analysis, SPSS is the most widely known and used statistical software package. It was developed many years ago, even before the advent of Windows and has been constantly improved and made more ‘user-friendly’ ever since. CAQDAS is a relatively recent arrival and depends on the ubiquity of personal computers. So far, no clear industry leader has emerged. However, most professional researchers pay close attention to developments in the NVivo software, particularly as it continues to allow manipulation of a variety of file types, including ‘media’ files. Broadly speaking, all CAQDAS programmes are to SPSS, as data-base software is to spreadsheets. NVivo was designed for Windows but can run on other operating systems with a bit of ingenuity.
Reference: Bryman: Social Research Methods: 5th Edition Page(s) 602
Reference: Bryman: Social Research Methods: 5th Edition Page(s) 602
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Which of the following is not a criticism of the use of CAQDAS in social research?A. It reinforces the idea that code-and-retrieve is the only way to conduct qualitative analysis
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
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
What are the two types of node used in NVivo?
A. Creative and non-creative
B. Blocked nodes and running nodes
C. Formatted and unformatted
D. Hierarchical and non-hierarchical
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