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6CN010 - Dissertation

Qualitative data analysis

Qualitative data analysis


Qualitative data analysis is a recurring process

numerous rounds of questioning,


reflecting,
rephrasing,
analysing,
Theorising.

During and after data collection


During data collection
a. Reading data immersion reading and re-reading
b. Listen to the data for emerging themes and begin to attach labels to
the texts that represent the themes

After data collection


a. Displaying the themes (all information)
b. Developing questions and verification
c. Reducing from the displayed data identify the main points

Processes in qualitative data analysis

(1/2)

Read for content

Are you obtaining the types of information you intended to collect?


Identify emergent themes and develop tentative explanations
Note (new/surprising) topics that need to be explored in further
research

Read noting the quality of the data

Have you obtained superficial or rich and deep responses


How vivid and detailed are the descriptions of observations
Is there sufficient contextual detail

Identify patterns

Processes in qualitative data analysis

(2/2)

Examine how these are patterned


Do the themes occur in all or some of the data
Are their relationships between themes
Are there contradictory responses
Are there gaps in understanding these require further exploration

Example of qualitative data analysis in four


steps
1.
2.
3.
4.

Transcribe
Content analysis
Level of generalisation
Coding of interview data

Step 1: Transcribe

Step 2: Content analysis

Step 3: Level of Generalisation

Step 4: Coding

Presentation, Interpretation and Discussion of


findings
Main challenges for implementing Number of
knowledge capture initiatives
interviewees
(N=53)
Lack of Leadership support
knowledge capture initiatives.

Number of
organisations
(N=26)

Percentage
(Number of
organisation/
total number of
organisation)

for

50

25

96%

The lack of provision for appropriate


training for knowledge capture initiatives

48

24

92%

The creation of an appropriate culture


for knowledge capture initiatives

47

23

88%

The
need
to
adopt
appropriate
processes for knowledge capture.

42

22

84%

The adoption of appropriate tools


(techniques and technologies) for
knowledge capture.

40

21

81%

Extract from : Suresh S, Egbu C.O and Olomolaiye P (2008), Leadership and its role for the successful deployment of knowledge
capture initiatives, Transformation through construction-joint 2008 CIB W065/W055 symposium proceedings, Edited by Kate Carter,
Stephen Ogulana and Ammar Kaka, Dubai, 15 17 November, pp124-125

Further Reading
Creswell, John W (1994), Research design: Qualitative and Quantitative
Approaches. Sage Publication, London, Page 116-171
Holt, G. (1998). A guide to successful dissertation study for students of the
built environment, Second edition. Wolverhampton: Built Environment
Research Unit. ISBN: 1-902010-01-9, page 100-118
Naoum, S.G. (2007) Dissertation Research and Writing for Construction
Students, 2nd Edition. Oxford: Butterworth Heinemann. ISBN: 0 7506 2988
6, page 91-131

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