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What is the primary purpose of inter-rater reliability in qualitative research?
What is the primary purpose of inter-rater reliability in qualitative research?
What is the first step in the data analysis process in qualitative research?
What is the first step in the data analysis process in qualitative research?
According to Creswell, what is the limited way in which qualitative researchers can use reliability?
According to Creswell, what is the limited way in which qualitative researchers can use reliability?
What is the primary purpose of coding the text in qualitative research?
What is the primary purpose of coding the text in qualitative research?
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What is the role of the researcher in preparing data for analysis?
What is the role of the researcher in preparing data for analysis?
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What is the final stage of the data analysis process in qualitative research?
What is the final stage of the data analysis process in qualitative research?
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What is the primary purpose of simultaneous coding in qualitative research?
What is the primary purpose of simultaneous coding in qualitative research?
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What is the role of the office of qualitative and mixed method research in the data analysis process?
What is the role of the office of qualitative and mixed method research in the data analysis process?
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What is the primary purpose of reading through the data in qualitative research?
What is the primary purpose of reading through the data in qualitative research?
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What is the first step in coding the text in qualitative research?
What is the first step in coding the text in qualitative research?
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Study Notes
Qualitative Data Analysis
- Qualitative research designs involve non-numerical examination and interpretation of observations to discover meanings and patterns of relationships.
- Qualitative analysis is an ongoing process that involves exploratory patterns, manual techniques, and computer programs like CAQDAS and NVivo.
Main Principles of Qualitative Data Analysis
- Language-based nature of the analysis
- Iterative process
- Subjective intuition versus formalization
- Generic analytical moves versus specific methodologies
Steps in Qualitative Data Analysis
- Step 1: Organize and prepare the data for analysis (transcribing interviews, optically scanning material, typing up field notes, etc.)
- Step 2: Read through all the data to obtain a general sense of the information and reflect on its overall meaning
- Step 3: Begin detailed analysis with a coding process (organizing material into "chunks" and labeling them with terms)
- Step 4: Use the coding process to generate a description of the setting or people, as well as categories or themes for analysis
- Step 5: Advance how the description and themes will be represented in the qualitative narrative
- Final step: Make an interpretation or meaning of the data (lessons learned)
Validity in Qualitative Research
- Validity is seen as the "strength of qualitative research" and is used to determine whether the findings are accurate
- Recommended strategies to ensure validity include:
- Triangulating different data sources of information
- Using member-checking to determine the accuracy of qualitative findings
- Using rich, thick description to convey the findings
- Clarifying the bias the researcher brings to the study
- Spending prolonged time in the field
- Using peer debriefing to enhance the accuracy of the account
- Using an external auditor to review the entire project
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Description
This quiz is about qualitative data analysis in research, including research designs, data collection procedures, and other issues. It also explores the reasons why researchers might choose qualitative analysis over quantitative analysis.
