Qualitative Data Analysis

Flashcards covering key concepts in qualitative data analysis and research methods.

Qualitative Research

Research that addresses the meaning individuals or groups ascribe to a social or human problem.

Data Collection Methods in Qualitative Research

Methods include interviews, focus groups, observations, and document analysis.

Coding in Qualitative Research

The selection of a unit of textual data for categorization, typically based on the research questions.

Memo-Writing

Personal reflections on the research experience or thoughts about patterns in the data often used in conjunction with coding.

Grounded Theory

A qualitative method aimed at developing theory from data patterns and themes.

Narrative Analysis

An analysis method focusing on the structure and meaning of stories or narratives.

Conversation Analysis

A method that examines the structure and characteristics of conversations, often using recordings.

Data Preparation

The process of transforming data into readable text and checking for transcription errors.

Member Checking

The process of asking participants if the data collected makes sense to them, used for evaluation.

Variations in Qualitative Data Analysis

Includes methods like Grounded Theory, Narrative Analysis, and Conversation Analysis.