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Abstract
This paper will attempt to illustrate the use of a kaleidoscope metaphor as a template for the organization and analysis of qualitative research data. It will provide a brief overview of the constant comparison method, examining such processes as categorization, comparison, inductive analysis, and refinement of data bits and categories. Graphic representations of our metaphoric kaleidoscope will be strategically interspersed throughout this paper.
Keywords
qualitative research
Acknowledgements
The authors would also like to thank Cody Smith for his help in preparing the kaleidoscope figures for online viewing.
Publication Date
1-1-2000
Creative Commons License
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DOI
10.46743/2160-3715/2000.2090
Recommended APA Citation
Dye, J. F., Schatz, I. M., Rosenberg, B. A., & Coleman, S. T. (2000). Constant Comparison Method: A Kaleidoscope of Data. The Qualitative Report, 4(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2000.2090
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