Which of the following are true statements regarding data analysis in qualitative research? (Select all that apply.)
a. Qualitative data analysis involves examining and interpreting data in order to elicit meaning, gain understanding, and develop empirical knowledge.
b. Although qualitative data analysis may identify additional data that may need to be collected, once the data collection period is over, the researcher is discouraged from going back to participants to gather additional information.
c. Data analysis in qualitative research occurs concurrently with data collection.
d. Researchers are encouraged to "dwell with the data" by immersing themselves in transcripts, tapes, and interview notes to make sense not only of what participants have said but also of meanings underlying expressions, emphasis, and nonverbal communications.
ANS: A, C, D
The purpose of qualitative data analysis is to examine and interpret data to elicit meaning and understanding to add to the profession's body of knowledge. Data analysis occurs concurrently with data collection. Researchers must immerse themselves with the data to obtain the deepest understanding possible of the phenomenon being investigated. As long as the qualitative researcher has additional questions, he or she has not reached data saturation; going back to participants to gather additional information to clarify meanings is expected.
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