DOING QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS IN PSYCHOLOGY

In recent years, qualitative analysis has become accepted as part of modern psychology. Concern about the limitations of conventional laboratory- based research combine with a growing interest in real world issues to produce an awareness of the rich potential of qualitative analysis. Virtually all psychology students undertake practical work as part of their courses. More and more of them are seeking to conduct research which includes qualitative analysis. Too often, though, students lack awareness of the range and diversity of qualitative approaches. Qualitative analysis can take many different forms and can use any different sources of data.