qualitative research

Understanding Grounded Theory: MAXQDA Applications

Stefan Radiker presented at MAXDAYS 2025 on “Grounded Theory with MAXQDA.” Radiker said that it all started in 1967 with the publication by Barney Glasser and Anselm Strauss on “The Discovery of Grounded Theory.’ Radiker explained the core principles of Grounded Theory studies: Radiker recommends creating a single MAXQDA project from the beginning of the […]
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MAXQDA 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Qualitative Analysis

Alexis Chavez spoke at MAXDAYS 2025 on “MAXQDA 101: Essentials for new users.” Chavez is a graduate student at the University of Nebraska. Chavez explained that MAXQDA is capable of qualitative and mixed method analyses. The software also has tools for statistical analyses. Chavez noted that a general workflow within MAXQDA starts with organizing the […]
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MAXQDA in Crisis Communication Analysis: Case Studies

Marco Ehrl at Kutztown University in PA spoke about “Analyzing Crisis Communication with MAXQDA: A Content Analysis Approach.” Ehrl is a communications professor and presented two case studies. The first one was on crisis communications. Ehrl used Situational Crisis Communication Theory (SCCT). The case study had three research questions: Ehrl obtained 24 YouTube transcripts from […]
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Exploring Mentoring Needs for Instructional Designers

Tonight I watched the Quality Matters conference session titled “Mentoring Instructional Designers in Higher Education: A Needs Assessment.” Barbara Frey, Assistant Professor at the School of Education of Point Park University and Rae Mancilla, Executive Director of Online Learning at the University of Pittsburgh shared findings from a survey they conducted. The defined professional mentoring […]
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Understanding Discourse Analysis in Qualitative Research

Tonight I watched the Delve video on “Discourse Analysis in Qualitative Research.” They defined discourse analysis as the study of language in context. The video noted that we adapt our language in different contexts. Thus, discourse analysis examines the words we choose. Some questions that discourse analysis may ask include how can language promote social […]
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Semi-Structured Interviews: Benefits and Best Practices

I want to know more about semi-structured interviews. This Delve video titled “Semi Structured Interviews | Step by Step Explanation” helped. They defined semi-structured interviews as “a research methodology where you plan a discussion guide ahead of time, but allow yourself to probe deeper or ask follow up questions that weren’t scripted.” Therefore, semi-structured interviews […]
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Comparing Qualitative and Quantitative Data

Tonight I watched a Delve video on Qualitative Data. The title of the video is “Qualitative Data Explained | Comparison to Quantitative Data | Data Examples | How to Analyze.” Qualitative data can provide information that quantitative data can’t. The video described qualitative data as “descriptive: depicts qualities, characteristics, etc.” while quantitative data is “numerical: […]
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Steps to Effective Thematic Analysis for Researchers

Tonight I watched the Delve video on thematic analysis. They defined thematic analysis as a process that involves delving through a data set, identifying patterns, systematically coding, deriving themes, and creating a narrative.” The Delve video focused on the thematic analysis approach proposed by Braun and Clarke. The first step is to familiarize yourself with […]
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