ACCTG 1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Symbolic Interactionism, Analytic Induction, Qualitative Research
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After we have collected data the first step in analysis is to convert data into a suitable format for analysis thematic analysis requires less detail. Need to use identifiers so we know who said what: date, location, gender, not names if supposed to be anonymous e. g. elite interviews. Transcribe and write up notes as soon as possible so memory for detail is fresh field notes. Unlike the quantitative survey instrument" which must remain standard throughout the survey period, followed by data analysis qualitative data analysis should be done as the research process unfolds analysis can start earlier. May change interview/fgd guide to accommodate new avenues of enquiry add new questions. In many cases research will generate concepts rather than theories as such may not create a huge theory, looking more at conceptual work. In general, theory and concepts emerge from data rather than data being used to test" a theory.
