Lesson Introduction

Welcome to Topic 11. This topic will cover qualitative data analysis methods. I will explain the most popular analysis methods, one at a time, so that you can approach your analysis with confidence and competence. There are 3main learning outcomes you will need to achieve through this lesson, as shown below. You will also spend approximately 8 hours on this lesson.

Completing this topic will enable you to:

1.      Explain the types/methods of qualitative data analysis including compliance to ethics

2.      Describe the qualitative data coding process and

3.     Practice data analysis using the preferred tool