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Types of Qualitative Analysis
1 / Thematic Analysis
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Identifies and organizes patterns (themes).
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Flexible and widely used across fields.
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Iterative coding and interpretation.
2 / Grounded Theory
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Develops theory from data.
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Open, axial, selective coding.
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Constant comparison.
3 / Content Analysis
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Systematic coding and categorization.
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Works with large text datasets.
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Qualitative or quantitative.
4 / Narrative Analysis
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Examines stories and meaning-making.
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Focuses on lived experiences.
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Analyzes structure and context.
5 / Case Study Analysis
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In-depth exploration of a bounded case.
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Multiple data sources.
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Context-rich understanding.
6 / Phenomenological Theory
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Studies lived experience.
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Bracket assumptions.
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Deep descriptive method
7 / Discourse Analysis
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Analyzes language + power.
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How language constructs meaning.
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Common in policy research.
8 / Participatory/Action Analysis
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Collaborative and change-oriented.
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Participants as co-researchers.
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Emphasizes empowerment.
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