NURS 3205 Chapter Notes - Chapter 16: Grounded Theory, Hans-Georg Gadamer, Computer-Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software
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Qualitative analysis challenges: no universal rules; no one set way to do an analysis correctly. Voluminous amount of narrative data = lots of intensive work: need for strong inductive powers and creativity. Condensing rich data to fit into concise reports. Transcribing the data: developing a coding scheme. Search for patterns among themes, variations in the data: develop charting devices, timelines. In some cases, use metaphors to evoke a visual analogy. Validate themes, patterns: weave thematic pieces into an integrated whole. Answer: c. the labeling of similar ideas shared by the study participants. Rationale: a theme represents the labeling of similar ideas shared by the study participants. A theme is an abstract entity that brings meaning and identity to a current experience and its variant manifestations. As such, a theme captures and unifies the nature or basis of the experience into a meaningful whole.
