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Strategies to Assist the Researcher to Organize and Manage Data

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Strategies to Assist the Researcher to Organize and Manage Data

The qualitative type of data studies in-depth information where the researchers cannot

measure, express, or count them using figures or numeric form. Qualitative data obtain its

information from pictures, images, and audio and data visualization tools such as infographics,

graphs, concept maps, and databases. Qualitative research facilitates the achievement of

qualitative data (Greckhamer et al., 2018). The researchers define it as a research approach with

a narrative and reflection of the perspectives and realities of subject objects on the ground.

Generally, qualitative research is a vital aspect of the qualitative data type that involves

conducting epidemiological studies in a suitable research area and with the target population.

Investigation of research nature is made more accessible by the population's ability to avail

insights that can be translated into opinions, values, and norms in a particular set of participants.

In most cases, the qualitative data obtained from the qualitative research and study is

voluminous and as a result, overwhelms the researchers. This is mainly attributed due to its

rigorous data complication and collection procedures which requires a developed and well-

defined data management and organization system. Therefore, it is advisable to review some of

the crucial strategies to assist the researchers in organizing and managing such kind of qualitative

data systematically.

The Two Strategies

In this case, two important and helpful strategies assist the researcher in data

organization. They include using the data coding method and condensing data into a more

straightforward form. Data condensation is a strategy that involves the selection, emphasis, and

transformation of data into its simplest form (Maher et al., 2018). It also involves obtaining an

abstract of the collected data during data observation and research process, followed by
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condensing such data into simple data sets rather than carrying out massive data analysis, which

can result in many errors and inaccurate information. Due to the nature and the method of data

condensation strategy, it is recommendable for all the overseeing individuals and those utilizing

the method to closely supervise the process to ensure total adherence to the various steps used

during the process. Overseeing the process is crucial because qualitative data depends more on

the side of the researchers as it applies where there is a need for deployment of more than one

code. It is also a method of obtaining proper control over the collected data to ensure security

and validity.

The other strategy applicable to managing and organizing data into a simple form is

developing and applying codes to data. According to research, data coding involves a

transactional process between the data collection and analysis by putting the collected data of

interest into their respective groups. Code development and application to the management and

organization of qualitative data can be conducted through various coding approaches, such as

using traditional methods like deploying cabinets and folders during filling (Williams & Moser,

2019). In addition, to the advancement of technology, the provision of alternative ways to the

traditional coding of data is through the utilization of software that facilitates the automation of

data. One of the automatic software utilized in the coding of data is NVivo. After coding the

data, the researcher can now categorize and review the codes based on the data analysis

simplification terms and common patterns hence achieving the management and organization of

data.
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References

Greckhamer, T., Furnari, S., Fiss, P. C., & Aguilera, R. V. (2018). Studying configurations with

qualitative comparative analysis: Best strategy and organization research practices.

Strategic Organization, 16(4), 482–495.

Maher, C., Hadfield, M., Hutchings, M., & De Eyto, A. (2018). Ensuring rigor in qualitative data

analysis: A design research approach to coding combining NVivo with traditional

material methods. International journal of qualitative methods, 17(1),

1609406918786362.

Williams, M., & Moser, T. (2019). The art of coding and thematic exploration in qualitative

research. International Management Review, 15(1), 45-55.