D: Kelle 1997: Theory building in qualitative research and computer programs for the management of textual data

Question 1

Computer use in coding gives 2 possibilities for construction

Answer 1

Construction of indexes
Inclusion of cross references into the text

Question 2

Computer use: construction of indexes

Answer 2

Index page in a book to find specific words
Electronic index: storing index words with “addresses” of text passages

Question 3

Computer use: inclusion of cross references into the text

Answer 3

Hyperlinks: represent further possibility for linking elements of the qualitative database, because you link without codes

Question 4

Qualitative coding

Answer 4

Involves creating categories from the interpretation of data

Question 5

Quantitative coding

Answer 5

Requires preconceived, logically deduced codes into which the data are placed

Question 6

Frankenstein metaphor

Answer 6

Used to express fears about the potential consequences of computer technology: turn against its creators