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Qualitative Methods with Nvivo Software

A Practical Guide for Analyzing Qualitative Data

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ID23329328
AuthorsDavid B Allsop (0000-0002-4481-9961, Dalhousie University, corresponding author), Joe M Chelladurai (0000-0001-8477-3753, Brigham Young University), Elisabeth R Kimball (0000-0002-1589-2107, Brigham Young University), Loren D Marks (0000-0002-0778-0260, Brigham Young University), Justin J Hendricks (0000-0001-8373-3629, Brigham Young University)
Year2022
Volume4
Issue2
Pages142-159
Publication date2022-03-22
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenuePsych (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2624-8611 • E-ISSN: 2624-8611
PublisherMDPI AG (PUBLISHER • IT)
DOI10.3390/psych4020013
OpenAlexW4293104574
LanguageEN
Citations received59
References cited20

From 1995–2016, there has been a 15-fold increase in qualitative scholarship in the social sciences, but the rigor and quality of published work has ranged widely. Little scholarship provides concrete, pragmatic explanations of (and directions regarding) the execution of systematic, high-rigor qualitative analysis. The present article guides the developing qualitative researcher through technical and procedural aspects of analyzing qualitative data with specific attention to reliability and rigor. Guidance addressing transcription, importing data, forming coding pairs, performing initial/open coding (examples of three types), determining core themes, systematic team-based coding, maintaining a data audit trail, creating a Numeric Content Analysis (NCA) table, and preparing work for publication is provided. Materials include several tables and figures that offer practical demonstrations on how to use Nvivo in data analysis. Transcription tips and outsourcing benefits and cautions are also offered. Altogether, the present article provides qualitative researchers practical guidance for executing multiple stages of qualitative analysis.

Coding (social sciences) · Data science · Epistemology · Knowledge management · Management science · Political science · Qualitative analysis · Qualitative property · Qualitative research · Rigour · Scholarship · Social science · Sociology · Computer Science · Engineering · Focus Groups and Qualitative Methods · Qualitative Research Methods and Applications · Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics

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