SPRING Qualitative methods 2 Flashcards
4 key stages of qualitative analysis
preparation of data
data reduction
displaying data
verifying data
key stages of qualitative analysis - preparation of data
transcription
key stages of qualitative analysis - data reduction
coding/software
key stages of qualitative analysis - displaying data
via diagrams/tables
key stages of qualitative analysis - verifying data
triangulation and member checking
describe transcription
word for word noting of interview/discussion
time consuming
describe data reduction
organising the coded data into categories ie phrases
break down, give headings and form into categories
reassemble data by relating to meaningful parts
method of data reduction
observe and transcribe - identify patterns/themes (hierachial representation of themes) - develop tentative hypothesis - develop a theory
describe displaying of data
presentation
show hierachial relationship between different ideas
top down hierachy
represent influence via size in hierachy
how can you make sure results are reliable
different methods or different results
same conclusion = accurate
different methods of qualitative data analysis
content anaysis
conversion analysis
discourse analysis
describe content analysis
thematic
obtained from interviews, records, docs and field notes
aim to identify emergent themes - iterative/computational process is repetitive
try to structure into smaller parts
problem with content analysis
interpretation varies between researchers
describe scambler and hopkins 1988 content analysis
social effects of epilepsy using semi-structured interview - transcribe
interpret concern, bewilderment and helplessness ie “i didn’t know what to do”
-highlight phrases
steps of content analysis
copy/read transcript and make notes read notes- list types of info read list - categorise to describe identify links between categories/themes compare and contrast major themes *repeat if 1+ transcript* collect themes, examine details and relevance categorise major and minor - review to ensure good review categories for merging/subbing check with original transcript