Use of constant comparative analysis in qualitative research
Jaquelina Hewitt-Taylor Senior Lecturer, Distance Learning Centre, South Bank University, London
This article describes the application of constant comparative analysis, which is one method that can be used to analyse qualitative data. The need for data analysis to be congruent with the overall research design is highlighted.
Nursing Standard.
15, 42, 39-42.
doi: 10.7748/ns2001.07.15.42.39.c3052
Correspondence
hewittja@sbu.ac.uk
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