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qpair: A command for analyzing paired Q-sorts in Q-methodology

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  • Noori Akhtar-Danesh

    (McMaster University)

  • Stephen C. Wingreen

    (University of Canterbury)

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In this article, we introduce qpair as a new command written in Stata for the analysis of paired Q-sorts in Q-methodology, which is used for studying subjective issues and is a combination of qualitative and quantitative techniques. The quantitative component of Q-methodology employs a by-person factor anal- ysis technique. However, currently there is no systematic approach for analyzing paired Q-sorts or longitudinal data in Q-methodology. We introduce the only statistical command available for the analysis of paired Q-sorts. The qpair com- mand employs the factor extraction and factor rotation techniques in Stata. The command is illustrated using a dataset representing perceptions of 50 information technology professionals on person–organization fit regarding their training and development priorities.

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  • Noori Akhtar-Danesh & Stephen C. Wingreen, 2022. "qpair: A command for analyzing paired Q-sorts in Q-methodology," Stata Journal, StataCorp LP, vol. 22(4), pages 884-907, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:tsj:stataj:v:22:y:2022:i:4:p:884-907
    DOI: 10.1177/1536867X221141002
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