Today we will examine the data analyses section of c.4 in qualitative
studies and mixed methods. This section asks that you clearly
describe how you went about analyzing your qualitative data. To begin, you will
outline the overall process that you used to move inductively from coded units
to larger representations including categories and themes. If you followed a
specific methodologist's methods (e.g., Creswell) cite him or her.
Next, you move into the specifics of your data by describing
the specific codes, categories, and themes that emerged from the data using
quotations as needed to emphasize their importance. Keep in mind that you are
walking the reader through the process of your data analysis, so share
specifics- how did you make decisions as to what were themes?
Finally,
in most studies you will have a person or two who discussed experiences or
ideas that were outside the normal experience of the others in your sample,
these are called discrepant cases. Describe how these discrepant cases differed
from the rest of the sample and how they were factored into the analysis. You
should also consider whether there are obvious reasons for their differences,
are these individuals older, younger, or in some other way different from
others in the sample?
Next time we will talk about Chapter 4: Trustworthines. Do
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In today's Mandy break photo she is reminding you that when
you are tired, you really need to take a nap!
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