#13.Qualitative - sporedata/researchdesigneR GitHub Wiki

Categories for qualitative research

13.Qualitative01.Cognitive-task-analysis
13.Qualitative02.Implementation-science
13.Qualitative03.Mixed-methods-design
13.Qualitative04.Shared-decision-making
13.Qualitative05.Case-studies
13.Qualitative06.Participatory-research
13.Qualitative07.Coincidence-Analysis-(CNA)
13.Qualitative08.Text-analysis
13.Qualitative09.Delphi

1. Use cases: In which situations should I use this method?

This method can be used when non-quantitative data are to be analyzed, i.e., When you already know (or at least you think you know) which concepts you want to measure. Examples include interviews, focus groups, investigating opinion, or the analysis of patterns in a text. A qualitative design allows researchers to learn about new constructs.

2. Input: What kind of data does the method require?

Qualitative data, including interviews that are turned into written transcripts (free text), ethnographic notes (notes about is observed about patients, clinicians, the environment, etc)

3. Algorithm: How does the method work?

Model mechanics

Describing in images

Data science packages

Suggested companion methods

Learning materials

  1. Books
  2. Articles

4. Output: How do I interpret this method's results?

Metaphors

  • Natural Language Processing (NLP).
  • As the first step in most quantitative studies.

References