Practice Questions for Lesson 20: 

Module 6: Qualitative Data

Analysis – 2

Main points to remember/Topics for

Qualitative Data Analysis – 2
Basic operations in qualitative data analysis
A continuum of analysis strategies
ANALYTICAL PROCEDURES:
Typical analytical procedures fall into seven phases:
1. Organizing the data;
2. Immersion in the data;
3. Generating categories and themes;
4. Coding the data;
5. Offering interpretations;
6. Searching for alternative understandings; and
7. Writing the report.
8. Coding for thematic analysis
9. Analytical Procedures (Coding, Categories, Themes, etc.)

• Practice Questions Lesson 20

Identify and briefly explain the type of sampling technique specifically used for doing
grounded theory research?

Explain the significance of “Saturation point” in grounded theory research?

Doing Grounded theory research is a hectic process. It requires extensive input and
expertise of the researchers. After this rigorous process, what is the expected outcome of
this type of research?

Grounded theory is considered as best fit for theory generation but is associated with some
limitations. Briefly explain at least two limitations.
When there is little prior research and the research topic is not clear and you need
to start from the scratch, which qualitative research technique is appropriate for
pursuing this type of research? Explain.

Compare and contrast between qualitative and quantitative research paradigms. Do

you think that data analysis techniques/tools are same in quantitative and
qualitative research? (Provide at least two justifications with respect to differences).

Qualitative and quantitative research are generally considered as two exactly different
approaches. Is there any similarity between these two researches?

You may be given scenario-based questions wherein you will be required to analyze
an appropriate qualitative research technique. You will be required to provide
justifications for your answer.
Why do we describe qualitative analysis as an ‘iterative process’?

Qualitative data analysis is quite technical process and involves many steps to be followed.
Briefly describe the first five steps involved in qualitative data analysis.

What is the process to perform open ended coding?

Whether ‘axial coding’ is used in quantitative research or qualitative research?

Briefly explain ‘axial coding’. /What is the process to perform axial coding in
qualitative research?

What is thematic analysis and how is it performed?