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Instructions:
RES-866 Qualitative Analysis Assignment Directions
In this two-part assignment, you will analyze interview (four) interview transcripts by inductively coding the data and developing themes. This will mimic the process and feeling of coding a large study, though on a much smaller scale. Read the following key points before completing both parts of this assignment.
Coding is a step in a thematic analysis approach to data. Different qualitative designs may require different coding procedures. For example, coding in a case study may not be the same as in phenomenological or narrative designs.
Coding is conducted based on identifying similar topics that recur in the document regardless of frequency of occurrence. Keep focus on the meaning of statements, not on their frequency.
For the purposes of this two-part assignment, you will use Braun and Clarkes six-step process: familiarization with the data, generating initial codes, searching for themes, reviewing themes, defining and naming themes, and producing the report.
Coding generally follows this progression: codes>categories>themes. Codes are the smallest unit of meaning and are then subsumed into mid-level categories, which are then subsumed into themes, which are phrases or sentences that directly answer the research questions. For the purposes of Braun and Clarkes six-steps, categories are established in Step 3: Search for themes. All six steps are outlined in the data analysis section below.
Components of Sample Study
Become familiar with the study components, namely the title, problem, purpose and research questions as noted below:
Title: Perceived Resilience and Online Doctoral Success: A Case Study
Problem Statement: It was not known how nontraditional doctoral graduates perceive resilience as having contributed to their successful online doctoral degree completion.
Purpose Statement: The purpose of this qualitative single-case study was to explore how nontraditional doctoral graduates perceive resilience as having contributed to their online doctoral degree completion.
Research Questions:
Overarching RQ: How do nontraditional, online, doctoral graduates perceive resilience contributed to their successful doctoral degree completion?
R1: What is the level of resilience of the doctoral graduates who completed the doctoral program?
R2: How do doctoral graduates perceive that the resilience factor of social support contributed to their online doctoral success?
R3: How do doctoral graduates perceive that the resilience factor of optimism contributed to their online doctoral success?
R4: How do doctoral graduates perceive that the resilience factor of adaptive coping contributed to their online doctoral success?
R5: How do doctoral graduates perceive that the resilience factor of adaptive health behaviors contributed to their online doctoral success?
R6: What other resilience-related factors do doctoral graduates perceive that influenced their online doctoral success?
Assignment Directions
Topic 2: Qualitative Analysis Part 1
Hand code the data: To analyze the data, you must first identify codes and themes that appear in the data. To accomplish this, you will use Braun and Clarke’s six-step process (See Appendix A).
Task 1: Code the transcript as described above, and color code the transcript using a color for each code. Do this in Word. Keep in mind that codes may repeat.
Task 2: Create a codebook. As a guideline, you should have 20 or 30 codes from these four transcripts.
Table 1.
Codebook
Code Description of the Code Example from Transcript
Topic 4: Qualitative Analysis Part 2
Task 3: Based on your hand coding, group the codes together into categories based on similarities. As a guideline, you should probably have 10 or so mid-level categories. Display as shown in Table 2.
Table 2
Codes to Categories
Category Category Meaning Aligned Codes
Task 4: Group the categories or preliminary themes into final themes. You may only have 2-3 themes from this short set of data. Display in a phrase or sentence as shown in Table 3.
Table 3.
Categories to Themes
Theme Theme Meaning Aligned Categories Exemplary Quote
Use MAXQDA to analyze one transcript.
Task 5: Download and read the MAXQDA Getting Started Guide.
Use the instructions on pages 1-8 to import the transcript documents into the software. You can also watch a Getting Started Video Tutorial at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJhBK3CDF9U.
Do the following:
Import at least one transcript into MAXQDA.
Activate all documents.
Use the coding feature to practice assigning codes to the quotes in the transcripts.
Export the coding system and coded segments for one code in Excel.
Double click on one code to activate and export the coded segments as an Excel table.
Create the final write-up
Task 6: Compile and Write-up Your Findings
Write a summary of the final themes that you identified when hand coding your transcripts. Include the code book and the tables you created to show the data graphically/visually.
For each theme you identified, write a paragraph or two that clearly describes the theme and its nature. Summarize the findings in your own words but be sure to weave in evidence from quotes to illustrate your points.
Include the output from your MAXQDA queries (coding system, coded segments from one code).
Include the code book and the tables you created to show the data graphically/visually.
Discuss your experience with hand coding and use of MAXQDA.
Discuss the benefits and limitations of using MAXQDA.
How does the software complement the hand coding you did in this assignment?
References
Clark, V. & Braun, V. (2013). Teaching thematic analysis. Psychologist, 26(2), 120-123.
Bernard, H. R. and Ryan, G. W. (2010). Analyzing qualitative data. New York, NY: Sage Publications.
Grand Canyon University. (2013). Template for coding and summary tables.
Yin, R. (2014). Case study research design and methods. New York, NY: Sage Publications.
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Excellent Quality 95-100%
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Introduction
45-41 points The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned. |
Literature Support 91-84 points The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned. |
Methodology 58-53 points Content is well-organized with headings for each slide and bulleted lists to group related material as needed. Use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance readability and presentation content is excellent. Length requirements of 10 slides/pages or less is met. |
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Average Score 50-85% |
40-38 points More depth/detail for the background and significance is needed, or the research detail is not clear. No search history information is provided. |
83-76 points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is little integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are included. Summary of information presented is included. Conclusion may not contain a biblical integration. |
52-49 points Content is somewhat organized, but no structure is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. is occasionally detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met. |
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Poor Quality 0-45% |
37-1 points The background and/or significance are missing. No search history information is provided. |
75-1 points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is no integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are not included in the summary of information presented. Conclusion does not contain a biblical integration. |
48-1 points There is no clear or logical organizational structure. No logical sequence is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. is often detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met |
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RES-866 Qualitative Analysis Assignment Directions