Applied Qualitative Data Analysis
Part 1:
Describe what you understand as a theoretical/conceptual framework, and the role it plays in qualitative data analysis. Be very clear and explicit, and include relevant examples in your discussion.
Part 2:
Provide a critique of the three coding schemes that were provided in your toolbox. Based on all the other material in the toolbox, you should have a good idea of which codes may be applied to the transcript.
Review each of the coding schemes again. Think carefully about what codes you might you add to any of the schemes, and what codes might you collapse. Explain your reasons in detail.
Part 3:
Think of a possible hypothetical study that relates to a topic of interest you have in mind for a study or even your future dissertation. Consider a theoretical or conceptual framework that you might apply to this topic.
This framework may be something you have been thinking about for some time already, or it may be a new idea. In a few paragraphs, explain how and why this framework could be relevant to a future study to aid your analysis.
Part 4:
Based on your knowledge of a potential research topic, brainstorm or predict a list of codes that you think might serve to create your coding scheme. Your list should be comprehensive and as detailed as possible.
This hypothetical coding scheme may include literature-based codes and/or codes that you have thought of based on your own professional experience.
For this final portion of the assignment there are two components:
Explain your coding process in detail including all the decisions you made along the way.
Present the actual coding scheme that you have developed.
Support your assignment with relevant scholarly resources.
To address each component of this assignment, be sure to structure your essay clearly using appropriate headings and subheadings.
Length: 8-10 pages, not including title and reference pages
References: Include a minimum of 4 scholarly sources
Your assignment should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University’s
