NVivo and Qualitative Data Analysis

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Qualitative Research

Research that generates non-numerical data such as interviews, focus groups, and observations.

Data Management

The process of collecting, storing, and organizing data for ease of access and analysis.

NVivo

A software package used for qualitative data analysis.

Coding

The process of categorizing and tagging qualitative data to identify themes and patterns.

Saturation

The point in qualitative research when no new themes or insights are emerging from the data.

Transparency in Research

Ensuring that the methods and processes of research are clear and accessible for validation purposes.

Transportable Data

Data that can be easily transferred and used across different systems or platforms.

Visualize

To create visuals such as charts or graphs to represent data findings.

Mixed Methods Research

Research that combines qualitative and quantitative approaches.

Literature Review

A review of existing research on a topic to provide context for a new study.

Open-Ended Questions

Questions that allow respondents to provide any answer they choose, rather than a fixed set of responses.

Qualitative Data

Data that can be observed and recorded but not measured.

Demographics

Statistical data about the characteristics of a population, such as age, gender, and socioeconomic status.

Queries in NVivo

Search functions within NVivo that allow researchers to explore and analyze the data.

Team Collaboration

Working together in a team setting, often facilitated by software like NVivo.

Data Sources

Different origins of data such as interviews, surveys, and social media.

Coding Structure

The framework developed to categorize and analyze data in qualitative research.

Memoing

The process of writing reflective notes and thoughts about the research data and analysis.

Text Search

A function that allows users to search for specific text within the data.

Word Frequency

A method of analyzing text data by counting the frequency of each word.

Matrix Queries

Tools in NVivo that allow researchers to cross-compare different data types.

Descriptive Statistics

Statistical methods used to summarize and describe the main features of a dataset.

Inferential Statistics

Techniques that allow conclusions to be drawn about a population based on a sample.

Data Analysis

The systematic application of statistical and logical techniques to describe and illustrate, condense and recap, and evaluate data.

Project Template in NVivo

A pre-set structure available in NVivo for organizing qualitative research data.

Ethics Review

The process of evaluating research projects for ethical standards and guidelines.

PowerPoint in Research

A presentation software often used to share research findings and analysis.