Introduction to Qualitative Research Coding

Instructors:

Josué Meléndez Rodríguez

In his capacity as D-Lab's Qualitative Research Lead, Josué facilitates and arranges workshops, presentations, and consultations. The workshops he facilitates include Primer on Qualitative Research, Introduction to Qualitative Research Coding, and Introduction to MAXQDA, Parts 1 & 2. The consultations he provides typically focus on selection of methodology, development of coding scheme, and use of software for coding and analysis.

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When & Where

Date:

Mon, May 6, 2019 - 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM

Location:

Barrows 371: D-Lab Large Breakout Room

Description

Type:

Workshop

This session focuses on explaining the proces of creating, organizing, and applying codes within the context of qualitative research. An overview of qualitative data analysis (QDA) software will be provided, noting general advantages and disadvantages, as well as comparing popular programs. Participants will also be introduced to analysis using QDA software.

The agenda will be as follows:

D-Lab Welcome (5 mins)

Intro of Facilitator & Participants (5 mins)

Intro to Qualitative Research Coding (70 mins)

What is Coding? What are Codes?
Multi-Step Nonlinear Process
Inductive & Deductive Coding
Defining Codes
Organization of Coding Scheme
Best Practices
Hands-On Exercise

Brief Intro to QDA Software (10 mins)

General Advantages & Disadvantages
Comparison of Most Popular Programs

ATLAS.ti, Dedoose, MAXQDA, NVivo

Brief Example of Coding & Analysis with QDA Software (10 mins)

Organization of Data Sources
Organization & Application of Coding Scheme
Preliminary Analysis
Visualizing & Querying Data
Creating Summaries

Wrap-Up & Evals (10 mins)

Folks who are new to qual research or need a refresher on qual research basics, may want to first attend the workshop titled Qualitative Research Primer, offerred on Monday, May 6th at 12pm.

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