Talking, wrestling, and recycling: an investigation of three analytic approaches to qualitative data in education research. (June 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Collier, Diane R; Moffatt, Lyndsay; Perry, Mia
• Is Part Of: Qualitative research. Volume 15:Number 3(2015:Jun.)
• Page Start: 389
• Page End: 404
• Publication Date: 2015-06
• Subjects: ethnomethodology -- qualitative research -- reflexivity -- rhizomatic analysis -- social semiotics; Qualitative research -- Periodicals; Social sciences -- Research -- Periodicals; 300.72
• DOI: 10.1177/1468794114538896
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1468-7941

Abstract

This article is a product of qualitative analyses followed by a collaboration and conversation amongst critical friends. Three methodologies (social semiotic/sociocultural, ethnomethodology, and rhizomatic analysis) were used to analyze the same piece of interview data. An inquiry into the various characteristics, commonalities, and distinctions of these diverse approaches to analysis was then undertaken through extended conversations. Authors worked through the kinds of questions that could be asked and the answers that might be possible given particular theoretical and methodological stances and choices. Analysis of the ensuing inquiry suggests the possibility of deeper reflexivity and new understandings in talking across paradigms. Struggles over representation and compromises in the process created tensions and questions that could not be easily resolved.