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Qualitative data analysis: a sourcebook of new methods

Linda S. Lotto
- 21 Sep 1986 - 
- Vol. 8, Iss: 3, pp 329-331
TLDR
In this paper, the authors focus on focusing and bounding the collection of data, focusing on within-site and cross-site analysis, and drawing and verifying conclusions of the results.
Abstract
Part One: Introduction Part Two: Focusing and Bounding the Collection of Data Part Three: Analysis During Data Collection Part Four: Within-Site Analysis Part Five: Cross-Site Analysis Part Six: Matrix Displays: Some General Suggestions Part Seven: Drawing and Verifying Conclusions Part Eight: Concluding Remarks

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