Applying Constant Comparative and Discourse Analyses to Virtual Worlds Research

Authors

  • Peter Leong University of Hawaii at Manoa
  • Samuel R. H. Joseph University of Hawaii at Manoa
  • Rachel Boulay University of Hawaii at Manoa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4101/jvwr.v3i1.815

Keywords:

constant comparative analysis, discourse analysis, virtual world research

Abstract

This paper presents the basics of the constant comparative analysis and discourse analysis methods to research in virtual worlds.

Author Biographies

  • Peter Leong, University of Hawaii at Manoa
    Peter Leong is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Educational Technology, University of Hawaii at Manoa.
  • Samuel R. H. Joseph, University of Hawaii at Manoa

    Samuel R. H. Joseph is a Researcher with the Aquaculture Program, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education, University of Hawaii at Manoa.

  • Rachel Boulay, University of Hawaii at Manoa

    Rachel Boulay is an Assistant Professor

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Published

2010-04-29

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2010): The Researcher's Toolbox - Part I

Section

Peer Reviewed Research Papers

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