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Data Collection Method-Document Analysis (Strenghts (Doc 4 (Insufficient…
Data Collection Method-Document Analysis
Strenghts
Exactness
Biographic and contextual information
Insufficient detail
Irrelevant to research
Bias
Willful ignorance or blindness
Low retrievability
Copyrights and websites deny access
Cost effectiveness
Cheaper and ideal for not feasible data
Availability
In public domain
Hard copies
Internet/Soft copies
Less restrictive copy rights
Efficient method
Save time-
Data selection only
Lack of obtrusiveness and reactivity
Researcher not the primary Instrument
Eliminates bias and subjectivity
Stability
Ideal for repeated reviews
Coverage
Wider spectrum of time and space
Definition
Systematic procedure of reviewing and/or evaluate printed and electronic documents or materials :
Uncover meaning and insights to develop understanding
Alone or in conjunction with other data collection methods
In all
research types
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phenomenological, case study, action, narrative, ethnography, grounded theory, etc.
Analysis
Skimming, reading and analysing
Content analysis
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categorisation of information to the topic
thematic analysis
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categorisation of data using pre-defined codes code
s
Evaluation
Secondary or primary data
check relevance to the research problem
fits the conceptual framework
design and methods
Consider the original purpose
balance between objectivity and sensitivity
Functions of Documents
Verification of findings
contradictions or corroborations on periodic or final reports
For further investigation or for credibility
Tracking changes and development
compare quality trends and growth in a phenomenon
supplementary data
Increase knowledge and supplement interviews and observations
Triangulation
For more questions to be asked
to be observed or interviewed
Provide background and context
historic insights and contextualisation
Qualitative Research Bowen (2009)
