Data Analysis in Qualitative Research

Описание: The Research Methods Explainer Series by the Kashf Initiative breaks down research approaches and methods in clear, accessible ways for students and early-career researchers.

🎙️ Speaker
Prof. Sundari Anitha
Chair in Sociological Studies
School of Sociological Studies, Politics & International Relations
University of Sheffield

In this session, Prof. Anitha shares her expertise on qualitative data analysis as a core part of the research process. Focusing squarely on analysis, she discusses how researchers move from raw qualitative material—such as interviews, field notes, and textual data—to structured, meaningful insights. The session explores key analytical approaches including thematic analysis, content analysis, critical discourse analysis, and the constructivist grounded theory approach.

Drawing on her own research experience as well as her work reviewing academic manuscripts, she reflects on how analysis is actually done in practice: how patterns are identified, how interpretations are built, and how rigor is maintained in qualitative social science research.

This session is especially valuable for postgraduate students, PhD scholars, and early-career researchers seeking clarity and confidence in approaching qualitative data analysis.

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