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Structuring qualitative enquiry in management and organization research: A dialogue on the merits of using software for qualitative data analysis

Atherton, Andrew, Elsmore, Peter·2007·Qualitative Research in Organizations and Management: An International Journal
DOI 10.1108/17465640710749117
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Purpose: To explore the cases for and against the use of computer‐assisted qualitative data analysis software (CAQDAS) in qualitative organisation and management research. Design/methodology/approach: Reflecting the debate inherent in the questions raised about the use of CAQDAS, a dialogue between the authors is used. Findings: There are risks associated with using CAQDAS without considering its underpinning principles and assumptions about data analysis. If these are considered explicitly as part of a research methodology, then CAQDAS may be a valuable analytical tool. If not, there is risk of distortion and bias in results from the use of CAQDAS. Originality/value: The paper addresses a commonly posed question for qualitative researchers, in a format and structure that is likely to stimulate further debate.

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Authors
Atherton, A., & Elsmore, P.
Affiliations
University of Lincoln (GB)
ORCID
Atherton, Andrew
Venue
Qualitative Research in Organizations and Management: An International Journal
Publisher
Emerald
Published
2007-05-15
Volume
2
Issue
1
Pages
62-77
ISSN
1746-5648 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1108/17465640710749117
OpenAlex
W1485489587
Cited by
80
References
2
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FWCI
14.70
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
www.emerald.com/insight/site-policies (tdm)
Locations
  • Qualitative Research in Organizations and Management An International Journal (publishedVersion)
  • Discovery Research Portal (University of Dundee) (submittedVersion)
  • Lancaster EPrints (Lancaster University) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Education › Qualitative Research Methods and Applications
  • Social Sciences › General Social Sciences › Computational and Text Analysis Methods
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Data Analysis and Archiving
Keywords
computer-assisted qualitative analysis, qualitative data analysis software, qualitative data analysis, research methodology, research design

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Atherton, A., & Elsmore, P. (2007). Structuring qualitative enquiry in management and organization research: A dialogue on the merits of using software for qualitative data analysis. Qualitative Research in Organizations and Management: An International Journal. https://doi.org/10.1108/17465640710749117