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Describe the two main factors that need to be considered by researchers in selecting a specific strategy for their coding process in qualitative data analysis.

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The specific strategy chosen by researchers for their coding process in qualitative data analysis will depend largely on two things: (a) the type of data; and (b) the types of coding categories of interest. For the type of data, a main consideration is whether the data is written (e.g., interview transcripts) or non-written (e.g., visual images). For the types of coding categories, two main frameworks are presented in the chapter (we recommend that one of the two be identified in the answer). The first is the Creswell (2014) approach that includes expected, surprising, and unusual codes. The second is the Bradley et al. (2007) approach that includes conceptual, relationship, participant perspective, participant characteristic, and setting codes.

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What is the first step in Creswell's (2014) recommended steps in the qualitative data analysis process?

A) Organize and prepare the data
B) Generate descriptions or themes
C) Start coding all the data
D) Interpret the findings

E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

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Describe the benefits of reading or looking at all of the data as a step in the qualitative data analysis process.

There are many different ways researchers might choose to represent the findings of a qualitative research study.

Having participants review the generated descriptions or themes as part of a qualitative data analysis process can be a useful strategy in the generation of descriptions or themes that best represent the data.

Once all the data has been coded, what is the next step proposed in Creswell's (2014) recommended steps in the qualitative data analysis process?

Discuss whether or not researchers should use qualitative data analysis software (QDAS) as part of their qualitative data analysis process.

There is no such thing as a faulty interpretation in qualitative data analysis because qualitative research is ultimately filtered through the lens of the researcher.

The qualitative data analysis process can best be described as which of the following?

In a deductive data analysis process, there is an existing framework or starting list of categories by which researchers code the data.

Which of the following is not listed as a step among Creswell's (2014) recommended steps in the qualitative data analysis process?

Which of the following is not a common characteristic of qualitative data analysis?

A researcher uses her qualitative data analysis to produce a set of interlocking variables that help explain the causal role of sodium intake on exercise performance. What is the result of her data analysis process called?

Compare and contrast qualitative data analysis and quantitative data analysis.

Discuss factors someone conducting a qualitative research study needs to consider when deciding on whether or not to publish her or his findings in a journal article.

Which of the following steps in qualitative data analysis is most likely to be impacted by a researcher's philosophical worldview?

Within a qualitative study, which of the following is the primary data collection instrument?

Describe similarities and differences between qualitative data analysis for oral data versus visual data.

Describe the types of errors that might occur when transcribing qualitative data.

Qualitative data analysis is appropriate for written text only.