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Analyzing and Interpreting Data - Coggle Diagram
Analyzing and Interpreting Data
Definition and Purpose
Data Analysis During Data Collection
The qualitative research begins data analysis from the initial interaction with participants and continues that interaction and analysis throughout the entire study.
Researchers must be wary of the lure of quick-fix strategies and patient enough to avoid the pitfalls of stating research outcomes on the basis of premature analysis.
Data Analysis after Data Collection
The cualitative researcher undertakes a multistage process of organiazing, categorizing, syn-thesizing, analizing, and writing about the data.
The researcher must fully examine each pice of information and, building on insights and hunches gained during data collection.
To collect rich data that reveal the perspectives and understandings of the research participants
Steps in analyzing Qualitative Research Data
Reading / Memoing
To write notes in the margins or underline sections or issues that seem important.
Describing
It involves developing through and comprehensive descriptions
Classifying
Breaking down data into smaller units.
Data Analisis Strategies
Example of Coding an Interview
An annotated interview between a researcher and a bilingual education teacher as an example od the researcher's analysis od the themes that emerged from the interview.
Asking Key Questions
Doing an Organizational Review
Developing a Concept Map
Strategy that helps action research participants to visualize the major influences that have affected the study.
Analyzing Antecedents and Consequences
Displaying Findings
Stating What is Missing
Qualitative Data Analysis
Identifying themes
Coding Surveys, Interviews, and Questionnaires
Data Interpretation Strategies
To find meaning in the data, it is based heavily on the connections, common aspects, and link among the data, especially the identified categories and patterns.
Techniques
Connect findings with personal experience
Seek the advice of critical friends
Extend the analysis
Contextualize findings in the literature
Ensuring Credibility in your Study
The centraly of the researcher as the integrator and interpreter of data.
Qualitative researches should respect and respond to established criteria when conducting their studies.