Activity 4
Instructions:
In this activity, you will apply the skills learned in coding, query building, and visualization using NVivo. The goal is to familiarize yourself with how NVivo works and to practice conducting qualitative analysis on a small dataset.
Step 1: Import the Dataset into NVivo
Download the sample dataset (interview transcripts) provided in the Moodle course.
Import the dataset into NVivo by selecting "Import" from the toolbar and uploading the transcripts.
Step 2: Perform Open Coding
Read through the transcripts in NVivo.
Highlight relevant phrases and create open codes by assigning these phrases to nodes in NVivo. Create at least 5 nodes based on the themes you identify.
Example: Look for recurring themes like "stress," "validation," or "comparison."
Step 3: Perform Axial Coding
After you’ve created your open codes, use axial coding to group related nodes into broader categories.
Example: Group the nodes for "stress" and "comparison" under a broader category like "self-esteem issues."
Step 4: Build a Query
Use coding queries in NVivo to explore the data further.
Run a query to find all occurrences where participants discuss both "validation" and "stress." Analyze how these themes are related.
Step 5: Create a Visualization
Create a word cloud or coding comparison diagram using the visualization tools in NVivo to represent the frequency of certain terms or the relationships between categories.
Example: Generate a word cloud to visualize common themes or a diagram showing how "stress" and "validation" are connected.
Submission Guidelines:
Submit a brief report (200-300 words) in Moodle summarizing:
The nodes you created during open coding.
How you grouped nodes in axial coding.
The results of your query.
A screenshot of the visualization you created in NVivo (optional but encouraged).