Thematic analysis

Question 1

List the 6 steps to complete a thematic analysis

Answer 1

1. familiarise with data
2. identify initial codes
3. group codes into themes
4. review themes
5. name and define themes
6. produce a report

Question 2

Thematic analysis is a method to analyse what type of data?

Answer 2

Qualitative

Question 3

What is the key difference between a thematic analysis and a content analysis?

Answer 3

Thematic provides qualitative data, content provides quantitative data

Question 4

Give one strength of thematic analysis

Answer 4

Example:
Uses qualitative data which is rich and detailed meaning we can get an understanding of the data, so more accurate conclusionsg

Question 5

Give one weakness of thematic analysis

Answer 5

Example:
Subject to researcher bias where the views and opinions of the researcher might impact the codes/themes, meaning the results are not accurate