Data Analysis In Qualitative Studies

Question 1

Qualitative data analysis is …, …., and ….

Answer 1

Immediate, ongoing, and spiral

Question 2

Immediate

Answer 2

Data analysis begins as part of development of research and throughout
- meaning making begins at start
- data analysis can begin before data generation

Question 3

Researcher reflexivity

Answer 3

Researcher cannot be separated from the research
Position themselves by reflecting on their biases, values, experiences, and background to consider how these shape the research

Question 4

Reflexivity consists of 2 parts

Answer 4

1. Reflecting on one’s experiences with the phenomenon being explored
2. Considering how one’s experiences shape the interpretation

Question 5

Ongoing

Answer 5

Research reflexivity should be continuous
Analysis is not at one moment
Engage in data analysis throughout entire research process

Question 6

Spiral

Answer 6

Data analysis is not fixed linear approach flow in analytical circles, often returning to earlier steps in the analysis as new insights are created

Question 7

Inductive analysis

Answer 7

Patterns, themes, and categories of analysis come from the data; they emerge out of the data

Question 8

Deductive analysis

Answer 8

Themes are provided in advance of data analysis and researcher makes the data fit themes in pre-existing framework

Question 9

Steps in qualitative data analysis

Answer 9

1. Organize and prepare data
2. Read or look at all data
3. Start coding all data
4. Generate descriptions or themes
5. Decide how findings will be represented
6. Interpret the findings

Question 10

Step 1 organize and prepare data

Answer 10

• transcribe interviews, type field notes, scan images, create files

Question 11

Step 2 read or look at all data

Answer 11

Read and memo
Do not skip to step 3
Read and reread
Make margin notes