The Analysis and Interpretation of Qualitative Data

The Analysis and Interpretation of Qualitative Data-

In a 1-2 page paper- 

Complete the following-

1. Data Sourcesbriefly describe each data source including location, duration of data collection, how data were recorded, and unusual circumstances.

• Two Scholars of Change videos- attached

• One phone interview-attached

• Resources from the Walden social change website-link attached

2. Instrumentationbriefly describe the type of instrumentation you used for your data collection.

• Who developed each data collection tool and what is the date of publication?

• Where and with which participant group has it been used previously?

• How appropriate is it for current study and include whether modifications will be or were needed?

3. Data Analysisbased on the data sources in A., provide a detailed analysis to include the following:

• Report the process used to move inductively from coded units to larger representations including categories and themes.

• Describe the specific codes, categories, and themes that emerged from the data using quotations as needed to emphasize their importance.

1. 1st cycledescribe, give examples.

2. 2nd cycledescribe, give examples/moving from codes to categories.

3. Identify themesprovide examples and illustrate your results with a figure or a chart.

Social Change | Walden University

4. Use (5)  resources/articles from the last 5 years 

5. Use proper APA 7 format, citations, and referencing.

Learning Resources

Saldaa, J. (2016). The coding manual for qualitative researchers (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

• Chapter 1, An Introduction to Codes and Coding (pp. 142) (previously read in Weeks 5, 6, and 7)

• Chapter 2, Writing Analytic Memos About Narrative and Visual Data (pp. 4365) (previously read in Weeks 5, 6, and 7)

Ravitch, S. M., & Carl, N. M. (2021). Qualitative research: Bridging the conceptual, theoretical, and methodological (2nd ed.) Sage Publications.

• Chapter 5, Methods of Data Collection (pp. 124163) (previously read in Week 7)

• Chapter 8, An Integrative Approach to Data Analysis (pp. 233252)

• Chapter 9, Methods and Processes of Data Analysis (pp. 254294)

Rubin, H. J., & Rubin, I. S. (2012). Qualitative interviewing: The art of hearing data (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

• Chapter 12, Data Analysis in the Responsive Interviewing Model (pp. 189211) (previously read in Weeks 5, 6, and 7)

• Chapter 14, Personal Reflections on Responsive Interviewing

Document: Excel Video Coding Document Template (Excel spreadsheet)

Review this Excel template as you view this weeks media program related to coding. Also, you will use this template for reorganizing and reanalyzing data.

Laureate Education (Producer). (2016). Second cycle coding [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.

Ravitch, S. M., & Carl, N. M. (2021). Qualitative research: Bridging the conceptual, theoretical, and methodological (2nd ed.) Sage Publications.

• Chapter 7, Ethics and Relational Research (pp. 193232)

Rubin, H. J., & Rubin, I. S. (2012). Qualitative interviewing: The art of hearing data (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

• Chapter 13, Sharing the Results (pp. 213232)

https://www.waldenu.edu/about/social-change

Ravitch, S. M., & Carl, N. M. (2021). Qualitative research: Bridging the conceptual, theoretical, and methodological (2nd ed.) Sage Publications.

• Chapter 7, Ethics and Relational Research (pp. 193232)

Rubin, H. J., & Rubin, I. S. (2012). Qualitative interviewing: The art of hearing data (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

• Chapter 13, Sharing the Results (pp. 213232)

Shenton, A. K. (2004). Strategies for ensuring trustworthiness in qualitative research projects. Education for Information 22(2), 63-75.    https://ezp.waldenulibrary.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=iih&AN=13857302&site=ehost-live&scope=site

The following articles are examples of literature reviews on the aspects of social change.

Thomas, E.F., MCGarty, C., & Mavor, K.I. (2009). Transforming Apathy into movement: The role of prosocial emotions in motivation action for social change. Personality & Social Psychology Review, 13(4), 310-333.  https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1177/1088868309343290

Kezar, A. (2014). Higher education change and social networks: A review of the research. Journal of Higher Education, 85(1), 91-125.   https://ezp.waldenulibrary.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eue&AN=92997979&site=ehost-live&scope=site

Aguinis, H. & Glavas, A. (2012). What we know and dont know about corporate social responsibility: A review and research agenda. Journal of Management, 38(4). 932-968.

Walden University Library. (n.d.). Course guide and assignment help