Chapter 15: Analyzing Qualitative Data

1. Understand the basic foundations of qualitative data analysis.
2. Compare and contrast the differences between quantitative and qualitative data analyses.
3. Highlight the basic techniques used to analyze qualitative data.
4. Discuss the alternatives approaches when analyzing qualitative data and what research questions are best suited for each.
5. Understand the benefits of using a software program to analyze qualitative data more systematically with a computer.
6. Highlight the ethical issues related to analyzing qualitative data.