DATA MANAGEMENT AND ANALYSIS

Question 1

• ____ ___ or ____ is meant to transform your data into manageable formats. Raw data is managed by converting audio or video files into transcripts, and images into photos or charts.
• This step is focused on identifying which data is relevant and usable.

Answer 1

• Data Cleaning or Preparation

Question 2

____ ____ is divided into four (4) repetitive steps: Chunking, Clustering, Coding and Memoing.

Answer 2

• Data Exploration

Question 3

____ is the act of breaking down your cleaned data and determining which parts are for what purpose

Answer 3

• Chunking

Question 4

____ is the act of taking these chunks and classifying them according to LABELS or BASIC CODES

Answer 4

• Clustering

Question 5

____, on the other hand, is focused on creating labels and categories that represent the data accurately.

Answer 5

• Coding

Question 6

____ is the act of taking these codes and clusters and then adding notes that help explain or define them.

Answer 6

• Memoing

Question 7

Chunks are clustered into categories which are then coded into similar categories. From these codes and clusters, themes emerge that can answer the research question posed.

Answer 7

• Data Interpretation and Presentation

Question 8

Different methods by which you represent your data in Interpretation and Presentation:

Answer 8

• Narrative (focused on telling a story using the results)
• Chronological (according to narrative described by each participant and useful in case studies)
• Critical Incidents (focused on the main incidents, not the participants)
• Thematic (data is presented in a way that it revolves around a particular theme)
• Visual Representation (data can be presented as charts or tables.)