- Explain one benefit and one limitation for using software-assisted quantitative data analysis in the preparation of a community health assessment report and justify your response, or
- Explain one benefit and one limitation for using software-assisted qualitative data analysis in the preparation of a community health assessment report and justify your response.
- Finally, describe one method for data analysis for which you would not use software and explain why.
Soriano, F. I. (2013). Conducting needs assessment: A multidisciplinary approach (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
Chapter 6, “Quantitative Data Preparation and Statistical Analyses”
Chapter 8, “Qualitative Data Preparation and Statistical Analyses”
Bergin, M. (2011). NVivo 8 and consistency in data analysis: Reflecting on the use of a qualitative data analysis program. Nurse Researcher, 18(3), 6–12.
Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.
Bradley, E. H., Curry, L. A., & Devers, K. J. (2007). Qualitative data analysis for health services research: Developing taxonomy, themes, and theory. Health Services Research, 42(4), 1758–1772.
Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.
Brown, J., Lewis, L., Ellis, K., Stewart, M., Freeman, T. R., & Kasperski, M. J. (2011). Conflict on interprofessional primary health care teams – Can it be resolved? Journal of Interprofessional Care, 25(1), 4–10.
Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.
Burgess-Allen, J., & Owen-Smith, V. (2010). Using mind mapping techniques for rapid qualitative data analysis in public participation processes. Health Expectations, 13(4), 406–415.
Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.
Hoover, R. S., & Koerber, A. L. (2011). Using NVivo to answer the challenges of qualitative research in professional communication: Benefits and best practices tutorial. IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication, 54(1), 68–82.
Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.
Scotch, M., Parmanto, B., & Monaco, V. (2008). Evaluation of SOVAT: An OLAP-GIS decision support system for community health assessment data analysis. BMC Medical Informatics & Decision Making, 8(1), 1–12.
Note: Retrieved from Walden Library databases.