Analyzing qualitative data

Question 1

where is majority of qualitative data generated by

Answer 1

case studies
interviews
observations
questionnaires

Question 2

initial categorising

Answer 2

where large quantities of written notes are read and re-read to group items together looking for common themes

Question 3

indigenous categories

Answer 3

researchers make use of natural categories participants use to describe themselves that arise from the qualitative data that the participants suggest in their own words - essentially cannot be manipulated

Question 4

use of quotataions

Answer 4

can be included to typify a particular point of view expressed (consent always needed for this)