1. Chapter 15 Analyzing Qualitative Data

2. PLANNING THE ANALYSIS Transcribing the Data Transcribing the Data Deciding What Computer Program to Use, If Any Deciding What Computer Program to Use, If Any Deciding Who Will Transcribe the Data Deciding Who Will Transcribe the Data Establishing General Rules for the Analysis Establishing General Rules for the Analysis Previewing the Data Previewing the Data Keeping a Journal Keeping a Journal

3. DOING THE ANALYSIS First-Level Coding First-Level Coding Identifying Meaning Units Identifying Meaning Units Creating Categories Creating Categories Assigning Codes to Categories Assigning Codes to Categories Refining and Reorganizing Categories Refining and Reorganizing Categories Second-Level Coding Second-Level Coding Comparing Categories Comparing Categories

4. LOOKING FOR MEANING Interpreting Data and Building Theory Interpreting Data and Building Theory Developing Conceptual Classifications Systems Developing Conceptual Classifications Systems Presenting Themes or Theory Presenting Themes or Theory Assessing the Trustworthiness of the Results Assessing the Trustworthiness of the Results Establishing Our Own Credibility Establishing Our Own Credibility Establishing the Dependability of the Data Establishing the Dependability of the Data Establishing Our Control of Biases and Preconceptions Establishing Our Control of Biases and Preconceptions