Wordcraft: Applied Qualitative Data Analysis (QDA):: Tools for Public and Volunt

Description: Wordcraft: Applied Qualitative Data Analysis (QDA): by Vincent Faherty This book aims to provide a straight forward guide to performing meaningful qualitative analysis of social service programmes, in a step-by-step approach. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A pragmatic guide to performing meaningful qualitative analysisThis text helps students and social service personnel better evaluate agency programs using the various qualitative documents (such as case intake forms and case progress notes) already at their disposal. Author Vincent E. Faherty shows readers not just what to do with qualitative data, but also how they should interpret the meanings. This text begins by examining the requisite knowledge and skills needed to design and execute a comprehensive research or evaluation report based using qualitative data. It then offers guidance on writing up the final report and disseminating the results to the wider community.Key Features The Qualitative Data Analysis Model, a non-computer based method of data analysis, takes readers through the research process in order to gain a complete picture of the agencys performanceCase examples of published journal articles from SAGE contain margin notes and introductory and conclusive remarks The author applies the conceptual material to pragmatic, agency-based situations that would be relevant for a broad range of human service professions and disciplines. Anyone in a managerial role with a community-based social agency-as well as social work undergraduate and graduate students-will benefit from this straightforward guide. Author Biography Vincent Faherty earned his doctorate in Social Work (DSW) from the University of Utah in 1976. He also holds a Master of Business Administration degree (MBA) from the International Management Institute of the University of Geneva (1985), a Master of Social Work degree from Fordham University (1970), and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cathedral College & Seminary (1958). He has taught statistics and social work research methods for the past 18 years at the University of Southern Maine. Prior to that, he taught at the University of Northern Iowa and at the University of Columbia-Missouri. Table of Contents IntroductionPART I: THEORY AND PRACTICEIntroduction to Part ICh 1. Welcome to the "Terminological Jungle" With FiguresCh 2. Subjectivity, Objectivity, and Ethics in Qualitative Data Analysis (QDA) With FiguresCh 3. Qualitative Data Analysis: By Computer or by Hand? With FiguresCh 4. A Written Model of QDA, With FiguresCh 5. Applying the QDA Model: Coding, Memoing, Concept Mapping, and Theme Development, With FiguresCh 6. Case Illustrations: Intensive InterviewingCh 7. Case Illustrations: Participant ObservationCh 8. Case Illustrations: Focus GroupsCh 9. Case Illustrations: Mixed Strategies of Data CollectionGlossaryAppendix: Selected Samples of Professional Codes of EthicsAbout the Author Details ISBN1412967635 Short Title WORDCRAFT APPLIED QUALITATIVE Language English ISBN-10 1412967635 ISBN-13 9781412967631 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Imprint SAGE Publications Inc Subtitle Tools for Public and Voluntary Social Services Country of Publication United States DEWEY 361.3 Year 2009 Edited by Vincent E. Faherty Place of Publication Thousand Oaks Publication Date 2009-12-22 UK Release Date 2009-12-22 NZ Release Date 2009-12-22 US Release Date 2009-12-22 Author Vincent Faherty Pages 232 Publisher SAGE Publications Inc Alternative 9781412967624 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2009-12-21 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160682039;

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