Software and method: Reflections on teaching and using QSR NVivo in doctoral research

International Journal of Social Research Methodology

Volumn 9, Issue 5, 2006, Pages 379-391

  Johnston, Lynne ^a  

^a NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 33845655575     PISSN: 13645579     EISSN: 14645300     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13645570600659433     Document Type: Article

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