The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers, 4th Edition (Paperback)

The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers

The Fourth Edition of this essential manual provides a comprehensive guide to the complex process of qualitative coding. Revised for increased accessibility, the text organizes coding methods into fifteen clear chapters to support researchers in navigating their data effectively.

This edition introduces new coding methods and updated digital resources, making it the definitive reference for students and professionals seeking to master the art of pattern recognition and thematic analysis in qualitative inquiry.

Inside this book, you'll find:

• Descriptions of 35 diverse coding methods including Metaphor Coding and Themeing the Data.

• Detailed step-by-step guidance on First and Second Cycle coding processes.

• Updated analytic software screenshots and contemporary academic references.

• Real-world examples demonstrating the application of specific coding techniques.

• Comprehensive discussions on the advantages and disadvantages of different coding approaches.

• Access to updated figures and companion website resources for practical exercise.

Perfect for graduate students, academic researchers, and social scientists conducting qualitative studies across various disciplines.

Product Details

• Author: Johnny Saldaña

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd

• Edition: Fourth

• Format: Paperback

• Publication Date: March 31, 2021

• Language: English

• Pages: 440

• Dimensions: 2.66 x 3.84 x 0.39 inches

• Item Weight: 1.5 pounds

• ISBN-10: 1529731747

• ISBN-13: 978-1529731743