Qualitative Data Analysis

Question 1

Goal or need of qual data analysis

Answer 1

• to classify, compare, weigh and combine
• to describe - understand and explain
• find patterns
• empirical and theoretical conclusions
• to place in a coherent narrative

Question 2

10 principles of data analysis

Answer 2

1. cyclical - together with data collection
2. systematic - validity, saturation
3. reflexive - memo’s, thinking, emotions
4. segmentation - data divided in segments
5. coding - segments are labelled with codes
6. constant comparison - contrast, patterns
7. flexible - fragments and code change
8. eclectic - no single method or fixed formula
9. intellectual craftship/competences - skills
10. synthesis - abstraction, combination, data and theory

Question 3

4 phases of data analysis

Answer 3

1. decision on type of data analysis - inductive, deductive, grounded theory
2. data organisation and classification - caqdas, nvivo, atlas.ti
3. connection between different categories and pieces of data
4. reporting

Question 4

How to get to know your data?

Answer 4

• read, read and read again
• transcript - familiarization and reflection
• transparency regarding strategies to improve
• reliability and validity

Question 5

Grounded theory approach

Answer 5

• analytical induction - data to theory
• cyclical - data collection and analysis
• constant comparison
• theoretical sensitivity - skill
• sensitizing concepts - a priori code
• deconstructing and reconstructing

Question 6

Provisional code list

Answer 6

A provisional code list is an initial set of codes created to categorize and organize data during qualitative research, which can be refined and expanded as the analysis progresses.

Question 7

Steps text segmentation and open coding

Answer 7

1. identify fragments
2. segment - logical unit
3. apply/attach codes to each segment
   - each fragment can have more than one code
   - concepts and topics are more
   - not all segments receive a code
4. memoing - fieldnotes, coding
5. codes well defined and specified
6. overlapping codes - improve and or fuse
7. corrections - improved provisional code list

Question 8

definitive code list and inductive coding

Answer 8

2nd round after text segmentation and open coding
add new codes only from text
main and follow-up questions
contrast, comparing, new concepts found

Question 9

Code structures/networks

Answer 9

Code structures/networks are organized systems that display relationships between different codes in qualitative research, helping to illustrate patterns and connections within the data.

Question 10

Beyond coding

Answer 10

make and remake typologies
visualize models
further empirical and theoretical conclusions
compare your data