Session 7: Qualitative Data Analysis

Note: Due to unforeseen circumstances, this session is canceled. The readings from this week will not be on the midterm.

What do we do with data gathered through qualitative research methods? We analyze it to create new knowledge. This session revisits the Grounded Theory process introduced in Data Collection Methods, and discusses how data visualization and text analysis can be used in the analysis of qualitative data.

Readings

  • Graebner, Martin and Roundy (2012)
  • Nelson (2020)
  • recommended: Bryman, chapter 24
  • BB, chapter 6