Qualitative analysis aims to transform and interpret qualitative data in a rigorous and scholarly manner.
Characteristic for qualitative analysis is the use of only two methods: induction and grounded theory.
The fixed model is employed when analysis is conducted while collecting data.
The iterative model is employed when data analysis occurs after collection.
Iterative qualitative analysis employs two major strategies; these are grounded theory and analytic induction.
In grounded theory, a ‘category’ is a unit of information that entails events, happenings and instances.
In grounded theory, a ‘key category’ is the category conceptually constructed by the researchers to evaluate data collected during the study.
The purpose of open coding is to interconnect substantive codes and first-order concepts to construct higher-order concepts.
The purpose of axial coding is to identify first-order concepts and substantive codes.
Analytic deduction aims to produce complete and universal statements about social phenomena by employing both induction and deduction.