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Analysing textual data in international marketing research

Rudolf R. Sinkovics (The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK)
Elfriede Penz (The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK)
Pervez N. Ghauri (The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK)

Qualitative Market Research

ISSN: 1352-2752

Article publication date: 1 March 2005

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Abstract

Purpose

To provide guidance for the formalised analysis of qualitative data and observations, to raise awareness about systematic analysis and illustrate promising avenues for the application of qualitative methodologies in international marketing research.

Design/methodology/approach

Conceptually, the nature of qualitative research, globalisation and its implications for the research landscape, text‐data as a source for international research and equivalence issues in international qualitative research are discussed. The methodology section applies these concepts and analysis challenges to a real‐world example using N*Vivo software.

Findings

A 14‐step analytic design is developed, introducing procedures of data analysis and interpretation which help to formalise qualitative research of textual data.

Research limitations/implications

The use of software programs (e.g. N*Vivo) helps to substantiate the analysis and interpretation process of textual data.

Practical implications

Step‐by‐step guidance on performing qualitative analysis of textual data and documenting findings.

Originality/value

The paper is valuable for researchers and practitioners looking for guidance in analysing and interpreting textual data from interviews. Specific support is given for N*Vivo software and its application.

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Citation

Sinkovics, R.R., Penz, E. and Ghauri, P.N. (2005), "Analysing textual data in international marketing research", Qualitative Market Research, Vol. 8 No. 1, pp. 9-38. https://doi.org/10.1108/13522750510575426

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2005, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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