How to Master
The Art
of
Analyzing
Qualitative Data
1. Know Your Data
It is essential to read and re-read the data, record detailed notes and impressions, & decide which pieces of data are valuable.
2. Identify Key Points
Each QDA has specific questions, problems, or topics. It is essential to identify the key questions that need to be answered through the analysis.
3. Sort The Data
This step involves creating categories & subcategories to organize the data, which are likely to evolve and grow as the data is analyzed.
4. Analyze Patterns
Identify patterns and relationships between data sets to evaluate relative importance and seek explanations.
5. Draw Conclusion
The last step would be to interpret the data and draw a conclusion to focus on the important findings.