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Exploring 100 key questions (and answers) on the nature and practice of qualitative inquiry, this unique book addresses the practical decisions that researchers must make in their work, from the design of the study, through ethics approval, implementation, and writing. The book’s quick-scan, question-and-answer format make it ideal as a supplementary text or as a ready reference for graduate students preparing for comprehensive exams and writing research proposals, undergraduates in affiliated programs who will not be taking a primary course in qualitative research methods, and researchers working across disciplines in academic or practice environments.
I’ve Heard Data Analysis Described as an Iterative Process of Coding. What Does That Mean?
I’ve Heard Data Analysis Described as an Iterative Process of Coding. What Does That Mean?
Qualitative data analysis is described as “iterative” because the process cycles back on itself as patterns and themes emerge from the data. When a researcher identifies a new theme after analyzing 10 interview transcripts, for example, that new theme may raise questions about the data that have already been analyzed. To ensure all relevant data are coded for that new theme, the researcher needs to go back and review the first few transcripts again, to see how (or if) the new analytical theme alters the interpretation of the data. This process will happen several times ...
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