Question

Which of the following are true statements regarding data analysis in qualitative research? (Select all that apply.)

Select one or more:

a. Qualitative data analysis involves examining and interpreting data in order to elicit meaning, gain understanding, and develop knowledge.

b. Although qualitative data analysis may identify additional data that may need to be collected, once the data collection period is over, the researcher is discouraged from contacting participants again to gather additional information.

c. Data analysis in some types of qualitative research occurs concurrently with data collection.

d. Researchers "dwell with the data" by immersing themselves in transcripts, tapes, and interview notes, and then reflecting, to make sense not only of what participants have said but also of meanings underlying expressions, emphasis, and nonverbal communications.

e. In all qualitative methods, data are analyzed according to the theoretical connections of the study framework.

f. Qualitative researchers may defer the literature review until after data analysis is complete, to avoid bias.

g. Hypotheses guide qualitative data analysis.

Answer 1

Answer. Option A, C, D, F apply

Option A applies as eliciting meaning, gaining understanding, and develop knowledge are the key tenets of qualitative research and study methods involved.

Option B does not apply as researcher can get additional information for qualitative data collection of the permission for a long terms studies in qualitative research is taken and researchers are not actively discouraged to contacting participants

Option C applies as data analysis and collection can work simultaneously as the progress of the data and study can be analyzed and the qualitative data obtained can suggest the patterns and outcome while the study is ongoing.

Option D applies as dwelling in the data and understanding the underlying transcripts, tapes, and interview notes help in qualitative research study outcome and helps in meaning and conclusion determination which helps with qualitative research methodology.

Option E does not apply as not in all qualitative methods, data are analyzed according to the theoretical connections of the study framework but the other methods are also preferred to get the best possible outcomes

Option F applies as avoiding literature review helps to avoid bias and preconception and parallel conclusion drawing in the qualitative studies and is a good practice followed. Also, new perspectives and observations of innovative insights are helpful without literaure review

Option G does not apply as understanding of patterns and not hypothesis guide qualitative data analysis.