Adu P. A Step-by-Step Guide to Qualitative Data Coding

Routledge, 2019. — 445 p. — ISBN: 978-1-138-48685-0.The book examines the art of coding data, categorizing codes, and synthesizing categories and themes. Using real data for demonstrations, it provides step-by-step instructions and illustrations for analyzing qualitative data. Some of the demonstrations include conducting manual coding using Microsoft Word and how to use qualitative data analysis software such as Dedoose, NVivo and QDA Miner Lite to analyze data. It also contains creative ways of presenting qualitative findings and provides practical examples.Introduction to qualitative data analysis
Review of qualitative approaches and their data analysis methods
Understanding the art of coding qualitative data
Preparing data to code
Reflecting on, acknowledging and bracketing your perspectives and preconceptions
Documenting personal reflections and the analytical process
Manually assigning codes to data
Developing categories and themes
Connecting themes, and developing tables and diagrams
Using QDA Miner Lite to analyze qualitative data
Using NVivo 12 to analyze qualitative data
Using Dedoose to analyze qualitative data
Presenting qualitative findings
Ensuring the credibility of the analysis process and findings