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CHAPTER 17 : QUALITATIVE DATA - Coggle Diagram
CHAPTER 17 : QUALITATIVE DATA
introduction
range of processes and procedures whereby we move from the qualitative data that have been collected, into some form of explanation, understanding or interpretation of the people and situations we are investigating.
Qualitative researchers attempt to make sense of, or provide an interpretation of, observed phenomena relative to meanings attributed to these phenomena by individuals involved in specific incidents or situations.
formats for analysis
content analysis
tool used to determine the presence of certain words, themes, or concepts within some given qualitative data
discourse analysis
research method for studying written or spoken language in relation to its social context
thematic analysis
It is usually applied to a set of texts, such as interview transcripts. The researcher closely examines the data to identify common themes – topics, ideas and patterns of meaning that come up repeatedly
judging the quality of qualitative analysis
practical advice in conducting qualitative analysis
involve more than one person
leave enough time and money for analysis and writing
start the analysis, right away and keep a running account of it in your notes
be selective when using computer software packages in qualitative analysis
processing the data
process in qualitative analysis
data display
an output device for computer data (usually the results of processing of input data) that presents the information in a form suitable for visual perception and decision-making by a person
conclusion, drawing and verification
data reduction
the transformation of numerical or alphabetical digital information derived empirically or experimentally into a corrected, ordered, and simplified form