Qual - Thematic analysis

Question 1

Thematic analysis =

Answer 1

It emphasizes pinpointing, examining, and recording patterns (or “themes”) within data
- debate if it is a method in its own right or just a tool within other qualitative traditions

Question 2

Thematic analysis process =

Answer 2

Thematic analysis is performed through the process of coding

Question 3

2 approaches to Thematic analysis =

Answer 3

The framework approach

Braun and Clarke’s approach

Question 4

Approach to Thematic analysis = The framework approach

Answer 4

• systematic approach
• follows clearly defined steps
• focuses on the development of a thematic framework
• combination of both inductive and deductive thinking
• emphasis on transparency in data analysis process

Question 5

Approach to Thematic analysis = The Braun and Clarke’s approach

Answer 5

• flexible guidance, can start analysis whenever
• attempts to demystify process
• emphasis on being recursive (repetitive) rather than a linear process

Question 6

Theme =

Answer 6

captures something important about the data in relation to the research question

Question 7

Thematic analysis uses -

Answer 7

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