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Lesson 6: Research Processes for Qualitative Analysis Lesson Introduction Research Processes for Qualitative Analysis After the data are collected, the researcher must ensure that the data are analyzed properly. The data analysis process helps to provide answers to the research questions and allows the researcher to develop reliable conclusions. As important as it is to collect the right kind of data to answer your research question, how you analyze the data is critical to achieving results that are valid and reliable. Validity and reliability are features of quantitative research however, in qualitative research, validity is the appropriateness of the tools, processes, and types of data you collect. On the other hand, for reliability to be achieved, you must demonstrate confirmability, transferability, generalizability, authenticity, and dependability. You must determine the appropriate data collection methods for the research methodology and design. For example, if you are conducting a phenomenological study, you are likely to visit with participants individually for a prolonged period or perhaps multiple times. You will collect narrative and observational data and other evidence to ensure your immersion in each participant’s world. Another example would be an ethnographic study of an indigenous group or tribe; in this example, you might have to become embedded with the group, participate in group activities or rituals, and make clear observations of events and interactions.

The processes used to achieve relative confidence in the application of the scientific method can include (a) member checking, (b) transcript review, (c) ensuring data saturation, or (d) triangulation. There are methods for developing themes from raw data, like the van Kaam or van Manen approaches. Your choices for creating a data analysis plan must follow the accepted norms scholars and researchers use for the design and must align with the type of data collected or included in the study. NU offers free access to Nvivo, a computer-assisted qualitative data analysis (CAQDAS) tool, to students. The "Guide to NVivo Installation" is in the Dissertation Center under 'Resources' and the 'Using Technology in Research group. Be sure to watch the webinar, Using Nvivo as a Qualitative Research Tool, located in the Center for Teaching and Learning in the list of webinars under the Technology Webinars link. Be sure to review this week's resources carefully. You are expected to apply the information from these resources when you prepare your assignments.

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