Use of constant comparative analysis in qualitative research

J Hewitt-Taylor

doi:10.7748/ns2001.07.15.42.39.c3052

Use of constant comparative analysis in qualitative research

Nurs Stand. 2001 Jul;15(42):39-42. doi: 10.7748/ns2001.07.15.42.39.c3052.

Author

J Hewitt-Taylor¹

Affiliation

¹ Distance Learning Centre, South Bank University, London. hewittja@sbu.ac.uk

PMID: 12212430
DOI: 10.7748/ns2001.07.15.42.39.c3052

Abstract

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.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Abstracting and Indexing / standards
Bias
Data Interpretation, Statistical*
Humans
Nursing Methodology Research / methods*
Nursing Methodology Research / standards
Reproducibility of Results
Research Design / standards