> Date: Thu, 08 Jun 2000 17:19:34 -0500
> From: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Di=F3genes?= Carvajal
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> Subject: Search Operators in N4
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> I am in the final stage of analysis of a project, using NUD*IST 4.
> Finaly, I've created a coherent Index System, but now I'd like to search
> it using the Index System Search Operators. I know maybe this question
> is very simple for some of you, but it is not still clear for me how do
> they exactly work. Any help I can receive from you worths for me.
>
> Diogenes Carvajal
Hi, Diogenes,
First, if you aren't on the qsr-forum list, do join it. You can get on it
from the qsr website. They have a lot of technical support for the
programs they produce, and you can learn a lot from other users.
If you're familiar with standard web searches, those will help you use the
search operators. Several operators are boolean (this AND that, this OR
that, etc.), some are proximity (this close to that), and then there are a
few others. You can also filter, so that you get results relating to only
specific codes.
The best thing to do is read through the manual to get a general sense of
how they work, then focus on WHY you want to use them. They are great for
additional exploration of your data, but the searches are really driven by
what you want to know. (Example: I want to look at what the women say
about parenting, and compare it to what the men say. Hmm... let's see
what they say about daughters in particular...).
And remember, the searches are only as good as your coding structure. If
you have poorly-defined codes, index searches won't be very helpful.
Technically...just select the operator you want to use from the menu
system. You'll get a dialog box, and will usually have to select specific
nodes that relate to the search that you're looking for.
Hope this helps! I know it's very general, so if you have more specific
questions feel free to email me off-list.
Linda Gilbert, Ph.D
The University of Georgia
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