Applied Thematic Analysis

Description

After collecting qualitative data from in-depth interviews, focus groups, or field observations, students and researchers often struggle to make sense of them. This step-by-step guide draws on the authors' many years of experience carrying out qualitative research and conducting workshops on the subject. Their book describes how to analyze qualitative data in a systematic and rigorous way. The authors introduce and outline applied thematic analysis, an inductive approach that draws on established and innovative theme-based techniques suited to the applied research context. Chapters follow the sequence of activities in the analysis process and also include discussions of mixed methods, choosing the most appropriate software, and how to write up and present the results. 1 Introduction to Applied Thematic Analysis In: Applied Thematic Analysis 2 Planning and Preparing the Analysis In: Applied Thematic Analysis 3 Themes and Codes In: Applied Thematic Analysis 4 Validity and Reliability (Credibility and Dependability) in Qualitative Research and Data Analysis In: Applied Thematic Analysis 5 Supplemental Analytic Techniques In: Applied Thematic Analysis 6 Data Reduction Techniques In: Applied Thematic Analysis 7 Comparing Thematic Data In: Applied Thematic Analysis 8 Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Data In: Applied Thematic Analysis 9 Choosing Qualitative Data Analysis Software In: Applied Thematic Analysis 10 Writing Up Thematic Analyses In: Applied Thematic Analysis