To use or not to use software? An exploration of the use of software for qualitative data analysis

Odena, O. (2011) To use or not to use software? An exploration of the use of software for qualitative data analysis. In: British Educational Research Association (BERA) Annual Conference, London, UK, 6-8 Sep 2011, Institute of Education,

Abstract

This paper discusses the potential of specialist software to enhance qualitative data analysis and to substantiate the researchers’ conclusions. An example from an enquiry on using music education as an inclusion tool in a post-conflict context is considered. A number of suggestions on how to support the researchers’ claims are made. It is argued that the use of specialist software can enhance knowledge generation and, ultimately, if analyses processes are fully disclosed, improve the perception of educational research.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Odena, Professor Oscar
• Authors: Odena, O.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > School of Education > Robert Owen Centre
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2011 The Author
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced with the permission of the author