Reworking Qualitative Data

• Main Author: Hea, Janet (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: London Thousand Oaks, California SAGE Publications Ltd 2004
• Subjects: Medical sciences > Statistical methods > Research; Statistics > Methodology; Qualitative research; Social sciences > Research > Statistical methods
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• Physical Description: x, 16 pages 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. [135]-150) and indexes
• ISBN: 0761971432; 0761971424

What is qualitative secondary analysis? How can it be most effectively applied in social research? This timely and accomplished book offers readers a well informed, reliable guide to all aspects of qualitative secondary analysis. The book: · Defines secondary analysis · Distinguishes between quantitative and qualitative secondary analysis · Maps the main types of qualitative secondary analysis · Covers the key ethical and legal issues · Offers a practical guide to effective research · Sets the agenda for future developments in the subject Written by an experienced researcher and teacher with a background in sociology, the book is a comprehensive and invaluable introduction to this growing field of social research.