analysis of data

Question 1

when is chi squared used

Answer 1

test of difference
nominal data
independent measures

Question 2

how to work out E

Answer 2

total os all cells

Question 3

what is df for chi squared

Answer 3

r-1 x c-1

Question 4

what is athematic analysis

Answer 4

generates common themes
the researcher uses coding to group data and then develop a limited number of themes

Question 5

what is the process of a thematic analysis

Answer 5

gather data
begin a reflextive journal to log process
transcribe data carefully
apoint coder
familarise with data
each piece of data has to be identified as an idea
from ideas idnetify themes
reliability/validity check
report results

Question 6

evaluate thematic analysis

Answer 6

+ if more than one coder, check reliablity
+ reduces large data without losing validity, conclusions drawn
- identify limited themes to represent data requires time and skill
- dont often explain how they arive at themes so not easily judged on validity