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UArizona Global Campus Inductive and Deductive Analysis Discussion
One of the on-going disagreements among qualitative researchers is about the theoretical approach used to analyze qualitative data. Some researchers believe that qualitative data can only be interpreted inductively, whereas there are many researchers who only use deductive strategies. Analysis of any particular set of data can occur somewhere on the continuum between inductive and deductive approaches as most analysis uses some of each. Ultimately, the approach used must match the particular research purpose.
Required Text
Digital Resource: Hennink, M., Hutter, I., & Bailey, A. (2011). Qualitative research methods. Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE.
Digital Resource: Merriam, S. B., Tisdell, E. J. (2016). Qualitative Research: A Guide to Design and Implementation (4th ed). San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Required References
REQUIRED ARTICLES
Bracken, S. J. (2011). Understanding program planning theory and practice in a feminist community-based organization. Adult Education Quarterly, 61 (2), 121-138.
Brott, P. E., & Myers, J. E. (1999). Development of professional school counselor identity: A grounded theory. Professional School Counseling, 2(5), 339.
