Qualitative Data Collection and Analysis

 

1(100 WORDS). What is discourse analysis? Give an example of how this could be used in a research study.

For example, using discourse analysis to study the social interaction of Pokemon Go users. One could collect conversations of user discussing community event days to understand what motivates them to join in on those days.

2(WORDS). What is data collection? What types of qualitative data do you think you could collect and why? (choose just 1-2 to discuss)

3(WORDS). What is the purpose of coding your data? Select one type of coding strategy mentioned in this week’s materials and describe how it can be used in a (or your) research study.