Qualitative and Mixed Methods Data Analysis Using Dedoose

A Practical Approach for Research Across the Social Sciences
Michelle Salmona - Institute for Mixed Methods Research
Eli Lieber - University of California, Los Angeles, USA
Dan Kaczynski - Central Michigan University
Qualitative and Mixed Methods Data Analysis Using Dedoose
August 2019 | 280 pages | Sage US
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Qualitative and Mixed Methods Data Analysis Using Dedoose®: A Practical Approach for Research Across the Social Sciences provides both new and experienced researchers with a guided introduction to dealing with the methodological complexity of mixed methods and qualitative inquiry using Dedoose® software. The authors use their depth of experience designing and updating Dedoose® as well as their published research to give the reader practical strategies for using Dedoose® from a wide range of research studies. Case study contributions by outside researchers provide readers with rich examples of how to use Dedoose® in practical, applied social science and health settings. 

Contents

Foreword by Lyn Richards

Foreword by Lyn Richards

Preface

Preface

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

Glossary: Dedoose Common Terms

Glossary: Dedoose Common Terms

About the Authors

About the Authors

PART I FOUNDATIONS OF MIXED METHODS RESEARCH

  • Chapter 1 Using Mixed Methods and Dedoose
  • 1.1 About This Book
  • 1.2 Mixed Methods and Mixed Paradigms
  • 1.3 Using Cloud Technology to Support Mixed Methods Research
  • 1.4 What Is Dedoose?
  • 1.5 Dedoose: A Historical Journey
  • Chapter 2 Adopting Dedoose
  • 2.1 Successful Adoption of Digital Tools
  • 2.2 Framing the Purpose and Focus
  • 2.3 Dedoose: Starting Your Project
  • 2.4 Case Study: Using the Five-Level QDA® Method With Dedoose
  • Chapter 3 Bringing Data Into Dedoose
  • 3.1 Gathering Mixed Data
  • 3.2 Numbers as Data
  • 3.3 Memos as Data
  • 3.4 Case Study: Incorporating Mixed Analysis Into Your Study
  • 3.5 Conclusion
  • Appendix: Types of Interview Data

PART II DATA INTERACTION AND ANALYSIS

  • Chapter 4 Teamwork Analysis Techniques
  • 4.1 Team Management
  • 4.2 Collaborative Interpretations
  • 4.3 Coding in Teams
  • 4.4 Bringing Procedures Into the Dedoose Environment
  • 4.5 Team Conduct Rules
  • 4.6 Case Study: Large-Scale, Multilanguage, Cross-Cultural Analysis With Dedoose
  • 4.7 Conclusion
  • Chapter 5 Qualitative Analysis
  • 5.1 Qualitative Analysis: Looking for Quality
  • 5.2 Working With Codes
  • 5.3 Case Study: Using Dedoose for a Multisite Study
  • 5.4 Conclusion
  • Chapter 6 Designing Mixed Methods Analysis
  • 6.1 Identifying Analysis Strategies
  • 6.2 Using Descriptors
  • 6.3 Topic Modeling
  • 6.4 Case Study: Integrating Mixed Data in a Longitudinal Study
  • 6.5 Conclusion
  • Chapter 7 Managing Complex Mixed Methods Analysis
  • 7.1 Recognizing and Managing Complexity in Analysis
  • 7.2 Data Complexity in Your Project
  • 7.3 Using Visualization Tools for Analysis
  • 7.4 Moving Through and Filtering Your Data
  • 7.5 Case Study: Complex Yet Manageable—the Organizational Genius of Dedoose
  • 7.6 Conclusion
  • Chapter 8 Working With Numbers in Dedoose: Statistics, Tabling, and Charting for Numbers, Weights, and Option List Field Data
  • 8.1. Background/Introduction
  • 8.2 Charts, Tables, and Plots for Individual Fields or Code Weights
  • 8.3 Charts, Tables, Plots, and Analyses for Pairs of Fields/Code Weights
  • 8.4 Summary

PART III REPORTING CREDIBLE RESULTS AND SHARING FINDINGS

  • Chapter 9 Reporting Your Findings
  • 9.1 Reaching Your Audience
  • 9.2 Mixed Methods Procedural Checklist
  • 9.3 Case Study: Reporting to Multiple Audiences
  • Chapter 10 Sharing Data With a Larger Audience
  • 10.1 Reaching a Larger Audience
  • 10.2 Case Study: Sharing Qualitative Social Science Data
  • 10.3 Changing Reporting Practices: Open Access
  • 10.4 Final Word
  • Closing Remarks by Thomas S. Weisner
  • References
  • Index

Description

Qualitative and Mixed Methods Data Analysis Using Dedoose®: A Practical Approach for Research Across the Social Sciences provides both new and experienced researchers with a guided introduction to dealing with the methodological complexity of mixed methods and qualitative inquiry using Dedoose® software. The authors use their depth of experience designing and updating Dedoose® as well as their published research to give the reader practical strategies for using Dedoose® from a wide range of research studies. Case study contributions by outside researchers provide readers with rich examples of how to use Dedoose® in practical, applied social science and health settings. 

Contents

Foreword by Lyn Richards

Foreword by Lyn Richards

Preface

Preface

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

Glossary: Dedoose Common Terms

Glossary: Dedoose Common Terms

About the Authors

About the Authors

PART I FOUNDATIONS OF MIXED METHODS RESEARCH

  • Chapter 1 Using Mixed Methods and Dedoose
  • 1.1 About This Book
  • 1.2 Mixed Methods and Mixed Paradigms
  • 1.3 Using Cloud Technology to Support Mixed Methods Research
  • 1.4 What Is Dedoose?
  • 1.5 Dedoose: A Historical Journey
  • Chapter 2 Adopting Dedoose
  • 2.1 Successful Adoption of Digital Tools
  • 2.2 Framing the Purpose and Focus
  • 2.3 Dedoose: Starting Your Project
  • 2.4 Case Study: Using the Five-Level QDA® Method With Dedoose
  • Chapter 3 Bringing Data Into Dedoose
  • 3.1 Gathering Mixed Data
  • 3.2 Numbers as Data
  • 3.3 Memos as Data
  • 3.4 Case Study: Incorporating Mixed Analysis Into Your Study
  • 3.5 Conclusion
  • Appendix: Types of Interview Data

PART II DATA INTERACTION AND ANALYSIS

  • Chapter 4 Teamwork Analysis Techniques
  • 4.1 Team Management
  • 4.2 Collaborative Interpretations
  • 4.3 Coding in Teams
  • 4.4 Bringing Procedures Into the Dedoose Environment
  • 4.5 Team Conduct Rules
  • 4.6 Case Study: Large-Scale, Multilanguage, Cross-Cultural Analysis With Dedoose
  • 4.7 Conclusion
  • Chapter 5 Qualitative Analysis
  • 5.1 Qualitative Analysis: Looking for Quality
  • 5.2 Working With Codes
  • 5.3 Case Study: Using Dedoose for a Multisite Study
  • 5.4 Conclusion
  • Chapter 6 Designing Mixed Methods Analysis
  • 6.1 Identifying Analysis Strategies
  • 6.2 Using Descriptors
  • 6.3 Topic Modeling
  • 6.4 Case Study: Integrating Mixed Data in a Longitudinal Study
  • 6.5 Conclusion
  • Chapter 7 Managing Complex Mixed Methods Analysis
  • 7.1 Recognizing and Managing Complexity in Analysis
  • 7.2 Data Complexity in Your Project
  • 7.3 Using Visualization Tools for Analysis
  • 7.4 Moving Through and Filtering Your Data
  • 7.5 Case Study: Complex Yet Manageable—the Organizational Genius of Dedoose
  • 7.6 Conclusion
  • Chapter 8 Working With Numbers in Dedoose: Statistics, Tabling, and Charting for Numbers, Weights, and Option List Field Data
  • 8.1. Background/Introduction
  • 8.2 Charts, Tables, and Plots for Individual Fields or Code Weights
  • 8.3 Charts, Tables, Plots, and Analyses for Pairs of Fields/Code Weights
  • 8.4 Summary

PART III REPORTING CREDIBLE RESULTS AND SHARING FINDINGS

  • Chapter 9 Reporting Your Findings
  • 9.1 Reaching Your Audience
  • 9.2 Mixed Methods Procedural Checklist
  • 9.3 Case Study: Reporting to Multiple Audiences
  • Chapter 10 Sharing Data With a Larger Audience
  • 10.1 Reaching a Larger Audience
  • 10.2 Case Study: Sharing Qualitative Social Science Data
  • 10.3 Changing Reporting Practices: Open Access
  • 10.4 Final Word
  • Closing Remarks by Thomas S. Weisner
  • References
  • Index
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A Practical Approach for Research Across the Social Sciences

Michelle Salmona , Eli Lieber , Dan Kaczynski
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Qualitative and Mixed Methods Data Analysis Using Dedoose®: A Practical Approach for Research Across the Social Sciences provides both new and experienced researchers with a guided introduction to dealing with the methodological complexity of mixed methods and qualitative inquiry using Dedoose® software. The authors use their depth of experience designing and updating Dedoose® as well as their published research to give the reader practical strategies for using Dedoose® from a wide range of research studies. Case study contributions by outside researchers provide readers with rich examples of how to use Dedoose® in practical, applied social science and health settings. 


Table Of Contents:

  • Foreword by Lyn Richards
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Glossary: Dedoose Common Terms
  • About the Authors
  • PART I FOUNDATIONS OF MIXED METHODS RESEARCH
  • Section 2.2: Using the Five-Level QDA® method with Dedoose: Examples from a critical discourse analysis project
  • Chapter 1 Using Mixed Methods and Dedoose
  • Section 3.4: Incorporating Qualitative Analysis into Psychiatric Research: A Case Study Using Dedoose to Examine Young Adults with Childhood ADHD
  • 1.1 About This Book
  • Section 4.6: Large-scale multi-language cross-cultural analysis with Dedoose
  • 1.2 Mixed Methods and Mixed Paradigms
  • Section 5.3: Using Dedoose for a multi-site, mixed-methods project on sexual and gender minority adolescent health
  • 1.3 Using Cloud Technology to Support Mixed Methods Research
  • Section 6.4: Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Data in a Longitudinal Study of Youth-Adult Relationshpis: A Practical Example Using Dedoose
  • 1.4 What Is Dedoose?
  • Section 7.5: Complex yet Manageable—the Organizational Genius of Dedoose
  • 1.5 Dedoose: A Historical Journey
  • Section 9.2: Exploration of University Communications on Donor Experience: A Case Study Using Dedoose
  • Chapter 2 Adopting Dedoose
  • Section 10.2: Sharing and Managing Qualitative Data Using Dedoose
  • 2.1 Successful Adoption of Digital Tools
  • 2.2 Framing the Purpose and Focus
  • 2.3 Dedoose: Starting Your Project
  • 2.4 Case Study: Using the Five-Level QDA® Method With Dedoose
  • Chapter 3 Bringing Data Into Dedoose
  • 3.1 Gathering Mixed Data
  • 3.2 Numbers as Data
  • 3.3 Memos as Data
  • 3.4 Case Study: Incorporating Mixed Analysis Into Your Study
  • 3.5 Conclusion
  • Appendix: Types of Interview Data
  • PART II DATA INTERACTION AND ANALYSIS
  • Chapter 4 Teamwork Analysis Techniques
  • 4.1 Team Management
  • 4.2 Collaborative Interpretations
  • 4.3 Coding in Teams
  • 4.4 Bringing Procedures Into the Dedoose Environment
  • 4.5 Team Conduct Rules
  • 4.6 Case Study: Large-Scale, Multilanguage, Cross-Cultural Analysis With Dedoose
  • 4.7 Conclusion
  • Chapter 5 Qualitative Analysis
  • 5.1 Qualitative Analysis: Looking for Quality
  • 5.2 Working With Codes
  • 5.3 Case Study: Using Dedoose for a Multisite Study
  • 5.4 Conclusion
  • Chapter 6 Designing Mixed Methods Analysis
  • 6.1 Identifying Analysis Strategies
  • 6.2 Using Descriptors
  • 6.3 Topic Modeling
  • 6.4 Case Study: Integrating Mixed Data in a Longitudinal Study
  • 6.5 Conclusion
  • Chapter 7 Managing Complex Mixed Methods Analysis
  • 7.1 Recognizing and Managing Complexity in Analysis
  • 7.2 Data Complexity in Your Project
  • 7.3 Using Visualization Tools for Analysis
  • 7.4 Moving Through and Filtering Your Data
  • 7.5 Case Study: Complex Yet Manageable—the Organizational Genius of Dedoose
  • 7.6 Conclusion
  • Chapter 8 Working With Numbers in Dedoose: Statistics, Tabling, and Charting for Numbers, Weights, and Option List Field Data
  • 8.1. Background/Introduction
  • 8.2 Charts, Tables, and Plots for Individual Fields or Code Weights
  • 8.3 Charts, Tables, Plots, and Analyses for Pairs of Fields/Code Weights
  • 8.4 Summary
  • PART III REPORTING CREDIBLE RESULTS AND SHARING FINDINGS
  • Chapter 9 Reporting Your Findings
  • 9.1 Reaching Your Audience
  • 9.2 Mixed Methods Procedural Checklist
  • 9.3 Case Study: Reporting to Multiple Audiences
  • Chapter 10 Sharing Data With a Larger Audience
  • 10.1 Reaching a Larger Audience
  • 10.2 Case Study: Sharing Qualitative Social Science Data
  • 10.3 Changing Reporting Practices: Open Access
  • 10.4 Final Word
  • Closing Remarks by Thomas S. Weisner
  • References
  • Index

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