EBP#2 Chpt 25: Qualitative Data Analysis

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards based on Chapter 25 covering qualitative data analysis techniques, research traditions, and coding methods.

Qualitative analysis

A challenging, labor-intensive activity characterized by having few standardized rules.

Analytic memos

Notes written by the researcher during the qualitative analysis process to track ideas and reflections.

Precoding

The initial phase of the qualitative analysis process occurring before formal coding begins.

In vivo coding

A coding scheme based on the actual words and language used by study participants.

Code book

A management tool used in qualitative data analysis to record and organize the coding system.

Conceptual files

A manual method of managing qualitative data by organizing physical folders based on specific categories or concepts.

CAQDAS

An acronym for Computer-assisted qualitative data analysis software, used for managing and analyzing qualitative data.

Similarity principle

An analytic procedure used by qualitative researchers to identify patterns by looking for recurring themes or commonalities.

Contrast principle

An analytic procedure used to identify patterns by searching for differences or variations in the data.

Dendrogram

A tree-like diagram used as an overview of analytic procedures to show hierarchical relationships.

Incubation

An overview procedure in qualitative analysis where the researcher allows time for insights to develop and mature.

Qualitative content analysis

An analytic method often used by researchers who are focused on qualitative description, involving the identification of meaning units.

Spradley’s method

A 12-step ethographic analysis method involving four levels: domain analysis, taxonomic analysis, componential analysis, and theme analysis.

Leininger’s method

An ethnography analysis method with four phases ranging from initial data collection and recording to the abstraction of major themes.

Utrecht School of Phenomenology

A phenomenologic approach that uses holistic, selective, and detailed approaches to analyze data.

Hermeneutic circle

A methodologic process in interpretive phenomenology involving continual movement between the parts and the whole of the text under analysis.

Paradigm cases

Strong, illustrative examples used in interpretive phenomenology to represent a phenomenon.

Level I coding (Glaser and Strauss)

A level of open coding in grounded theory that involves in vivo codes derived from the data.

Level II coding (Glaser and Strauss)

A level of open coding in grounded theory where data is grouped into categories.

Level III coding (Glaser and Strauss)

The highest level of open coding in grounded theory involving theoretical constructs.

Basic social process (BSP)

A central concept used in Glaser and Strauss’ grounded theory method, often identified during selective coding.

Axial coding

A specific coding phase in the Corbin and Strauss approach to grounded theory analysis.

Theoretical sensitivity

A researcher's ability to identify relevant categories and relationships in data, emphasized in constructivist grounded theory.

Meaning units

Specific segments of text containing a single idea or piece of information, analyzed in qualitative content analysis.