Qualitative Data Analysis - International Student Edition

Preface to the Fourth Edition
Part 1: The Substantive Start
Chapter 1: Introduction
The Purpose of This Book
The Nature of This Book
Our Orientation
An Approach to Qualitative Data Analysis
The Nature of Qualitative Data Analysis
Our View of Qualitative Data Analysis
Suggestions for Readers
Closure and Transition
Chapter 2: Research Design and Data Management
Introduction
Loose Versus Tight Research Designs
Displaying the Conceptual Framework
Methodologies (Genres) of Qualitative Research
Formulating Research Questions
Defining the Case
Sampling: Bounding the Collection of Data
Instrumentation
Linking Qualitative and Quantitative Data
Data Management Issues Bearing on Analysis
Closure and Transition
Chapter 3: Ethical Issues in Analysis
Introduction
Agreements with Study Participants
Ethical Issues
Conflicts, Dilemmas, and Trade-Offs
Closure and Transition
Chapter 4: Fundamentals of Qualitative Data Analysis
Introduction
First Cycle Codes and Coding
Second Cycle Coding - Pattern Codes
Jottings
Analytic Memoing
Within-Case and Cross-Case Analysis
Closure and Transition
Part Two: Displaying the Data
Chapter 5: Designing Matrix, Network, and Graphic Displays
Introduction
Display Format Options
Matrices
Networks
Graphics
Timing of Display Design
Entering Matrix, Network, and Graphic Data
Making Inferences and Drawing Conclusions from Matrix, Network, and Graphic Displays
The Methods Profiles
Closure and Transition
Chapter 6: Methods of Exploring
Introduction
Exploring Fieldwork in Progress
Exploring Variables
Exploring Reports in Progress
Closure and Transition
Chapter 7: Methods of Describing
Introduction
Describing Participants
Describing Validity
Describing Variability
Describing Actions
Closure and Transition
Chapter 8: Methods of Ordering
Introduction
Ordering by Time
Ordering Processes
Ordering by Cases
Closure and Transition
Chapter 9:

Matthew B. Miles, a social psychologist, had a career-long interest in strategies for educational reform. His work focused on planned change in education, group and organizational studies, and the dissemination and implementation of research findings. His first major research project was a four-year study of six new, innovative public schools.