Resources for Qualitative Research
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Qualitative Data Analysis Software Sites
(Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software)
This site aims to disseminate an understanding of the practical skills needed to use software which has been designed to assist qualitative data analysis (e.g. field research, ethnography, text analysis).
(Qualitative Data Analysis resources of interest to AEA members)
The American Evaluation Association is an international professional association of evaluators devoted to the application and exploration of program evaluation, personnel evaluation, technology, and many other forms of evaluation. Evaluation involves assessing the strengths and weaknesses of programs, policies, personnel, products, and organizations to improve their effectiveness.
Social Science Research Sites
This is the on-line site that goes with the book Using the Web for Social Research by Craig McKie. The site contains a wealth of links under such topics as Women's Studies, Sociology/Anthropology, Political Science, Economics, News/Journalism, Psychology, and more. The book can be ordered on-line as well.
SOSIG is an online catalogue of hundreds of high quality Internet resources relevant to social science education and research. You may search their database, or browse their topics.
On-Line Journals
Nova Southeastern University, School of Social and Systemic Studies, produces this "online journal dedicated to qualitative research and critical inquiry."
FQS is a peer-reviewed multilingual online journal for qualitative research. Established in 1999, we are currently in the process of re-organizing FQS by setting up broader information and communication resources for qualitative researchers, supported by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft as of July 2001.
Specific Articles
John V. Seidel, Qualis Research
Kelle, U. (1997), Sociological Research Online, vol. 2, no. 2,
Catterall, M. and Maclaran, P. (1997) , Sociological Research Online, vol. 2, no. 1,
Brian D. Haig, University of Canterbury
From The Knowledge Base, An Online Research Methods Textbook.
Data Archives
(compiled by the University of California, San Diego)
An excellent site offering links to hundreds of Internet sites offering Social Science data.
Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research
Massey University
Göteborgs Universitet
Note: Web references are subject to change without notice.
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