Analyzing Qualitative Data

This chapter provides an introduction to the process of qualitative analysis and uses step-by-step examples to provide an idea of how the process of qualitative analysis actually works. This chapter is intended to give the researcher a place to begin and to inspire a deeper dive into this rewarding form of data analysis. While qualitative data analysis can be time consuming, the rewards that come from immersion in the data far outweigh the time spent doing so.