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DOCUMENT ANALYSIS AS A QR METHOD (ADVANTAGES (Efficient method,…
DOCUMENT ANALYSIS
AS A QR METHOD
DEFINITION
Systematic procedure
Examining and interpreting
Gaining understanding
EXAMPLES OF DOCUMENTS
Books & brochures
Diaries, journals, letters
Registers
Adverts, newspaper articles
Photo albums
Summaries & programmes
RATIONALE
Triangulation
Corroboration of findings
Stand alone method
Avoid bias
Increase credibility
Applicability
Case studies
Ethnography
Historical & cultural research
USES
Supplementary data
Verify & corroborate findings
Track changes * developments
Provoke additional questions & observations
Provide data
Background information
Historical roots
Contextualise interview data
LIMITATIONS
Insufficient details
Low reliability
Biased selectivity
ADVANTAGES
Efficient method
Availability
Cost effectiveness
Unobtrusive & non-reactive
Stability
Exactness
Broad coverage
ANALYSIS
Content analysis
Organising information
Categorisation
Search for meaning & relevance
Thematic analysis
Pattern recognition
Coding
Themes
EVALUATING EVIDENCE
Critical lens
Determine relevance
Assess completeness
Original purpose
Previous findings
Quantity of documents
Fills gaps if necessary