Description
Using the information provided in the readings, create a summary of the steps of qualitative data analysis. Arrange your summary by the steps (data collection methods, data preparation methods, coding, developing description and themes, validation techniques [bracketing, triangulation, member checking, audit]). Try to create a summary that will be a useful tool for you in the future, especially as it applies to your research study. In a 4 page paper, include the following elements in your summary for each step:
• An example application (use a peer-reviewed journal article or provide your own example).
• A resource (book, journal article, or website) that you think is the best reference for each qualitative analysis step (think about what is useful to you in the future). Explain your reasoning. If you have alternative resources, include them as well.
• If appropriate, how might you use the steps in your own research?
Data Collection and Analysis
Ayres, L. (2008). Semi-Structured Interview. In Lisa M. Given (Ed.), The Sage Encyclopedia of Qualitative Research Methods. (pp. 811–812). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
Morgan, D. (2008). Focus Groups. In Lisa M. Given (Ed.), The Sage Encyclopedia of Qualitative Research Methods. (pp. 353–355). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
Maietta, R. (2008). Computer-Assisted Data Analysis. In Lisa M. Given (Ed.), The Sage Encyclopedia of Qualitative Research Methods. (pp. 104–109). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
Memoing. (2007). In Thomas A. Schwandt (Ed.), The SAGE Dictionary of Qualitative Inquiry. (3rd ed., pp. 190–191). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
Coding and Themes
Coding. (2007). In Thomas A. Schwandt (Ed.), The SAGE Dictionary of Qualitative Inquiry. (3rd ed., pp. 33–34). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
Firmin, M. (2008). Themes. In Lisa M. Given (Ed.), The Sage Encyclopedia of Qualitative Research Methods. (pp. 869–870). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
Validity
Gearing, R. (2008). Bracketing. In Lisa M. Given (Ed.), The Sage Encyclopedia of Qualitative Research Methods. (pp. 64–66). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
Triangulation. (2007). In Thomas A. Schwandt (Ed.), The SAGE Dictionary of Qualitative Inquiry. (3rd ed., pp. 298–299). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
Sandelowski, M. (2008). Member Check. In Lisa M. Given (Ed.), The Sage Encyclopedia of Qualitative Research Methods. (pp. 502–503). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
Auditing. (2007). In Thomas A. Schwandt (Ed.), The SAGE Dictionary of Qualitative Inquiry. (3rd ed., pp. 13–14). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
