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6 Proven Ways to Use AI in Qualitative Research
6 Proven Ways to Use AI in Qualitative Research

Discover 6 practical ways AI can support your qualitative research – without replacing your analysis. Built for coders, not chatbots.

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Coding Qualitative DataDaniel PolitzMay 14, 2025
How to Do Values Coding in Qualitative Research
How to Do Values Coding in Qualitative Research

Values coding deals with labeling the values, attitudes and belief systems that are expressed by participants.

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Coding Qualitative DataDaniel PolitzApril 28, 2025
How to Do Emotion Coding in Qualitative Research
How to Do Emotion Coding in Qualitative Research

This article introduces emotion coding in qualitative research and offers a guide on using it effectively.

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Coding Qualitative DataDaniel PolitzApril 21, 2025
How To Do Descriptive Coding in Qualitative Research
How To Do Descriptive Coding in Qualitative Research

Descriptive coding is where you code passages according to topic in order to summarize the topic of the data.

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Coding Qualitative Data, Step by Step GuidesDaniel PolitzApril 2, 2025
How to Do Line-by-Line Coding in Qualitative Research
How to Do Line-by-Line Coding in Qualitative Research

This article covers all things line-by-line coding, shedding light on how this method works and providing a step-by-step guide to the process.

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Coding Qualitative Data, Step by Step GuidesDaniel PolitzApril 1, 2025
Abductive Coding in Qualitative Research: A Practical Guide
Abductive Coding in Qualitative Research: A Practical Guide

Abductive coding helps researchers move between theory and data to uncover new insights. See how it works in practice and how tools like Delve support the process.

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Coding Qualitative Data, Step by Step GuidesDaniel PolitzMarch 31, 2025
How to Do In Vivo Coding in Qualitative Research
How to Do In Vivo Coding in Qualitative Research

In vivo codes use the direct language and terminology used by the participants rather than alternative methods where codes are researcher-derived.

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Coding Qualitative DataDaniel PolitzMarch 4, 2025
How To Do Axial Coding with Examples
How To Do Axial Coding with Examples

Find connections between ideas in your research using axial coding. Read more for a step by step example of the qualitative analysis method of axial coding.

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Grounded Theory, Thematic AnalysisDaniel PolitzFebruary 25, 2025
Team-Based Qualitative Analysis: A Guide to Consensus and Split Coding
Team-Based Qualitative Analysis: A Guide to Consensus and Split Coding

This article covers split coding and consensus coding, used by research teams to enhance the trustworthiness of their qualitative data analysis.

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Coding Qualitative Data, CollaborationDaniel PolitzFebruary 18, 2025
Intercoder Reliability in Qualitative Research
Intercoder Reliability in Qualitative Research

Intercoder reliability ensures that when you have multiple researchers coding a set of data, that they come to the same conclusions.

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Evaluate Coding, CollaborationLaiYee HFebruary 4, 2025
How to Do Thematic Analysis in Qualitative Research
How to Do Thematic Analysis in Qualitative Research

Thematic analysis involves reading through a data set and identifying patterns in meaning across the data.

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Step by Step Guides, Thematic AnalysisLaiYee HJanuary 28, 2025Comment
Inductive Thematic Analysis vs. Deductive Thematic Analysis in Qualitative Research
Inductive Thematic Analysis vs. Deductive Thematic Analysis in Qualitative Research

This article delves into inductive thematic analysis and deductive thematic analysis.

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Thematic AnalysisDaniel PolitzDecember 23, 2024
Reflexive Thematic Analysis (RTA) in Qualitative Research
Reflexive Thematic Analysis (RTA) in Qualitative Research

This article introduces reflexive thematic analysis (RTA) in qualitative research, a flexible yet systematic approach to thematic analysis that values the researcher’s subjectivity.

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Thematic AnalysisDaniel PolitzDecember 4, 2024
Deductive and Inductive Coding in Qualitative Research
Deductive and Inductive Coding in Qualitative Research

Choose a deductive approach to start with predefined codes, an inductive approach to let the data guide your coding, or blend both for flexibility in your qualitative research.

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Coding Qualitative DataDaniel PolitzNovember 18, 2024
Open, Axial, and Selective Coding in Qualitative Research: A Practical Guide
Open, Axial, and Selective Coding in Qualitative Research: A Practical Guide

Open coding, axial coding, and selective coding are all steps in the grounded theory method of analyzing qualitative data.

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Step by Step Guides, Grounded TheoryLaiYee HOctober 29, 2024
How to Do Pattern Coding in Qualitative Research
How to Do Pattern Coding in Qualitative Research

Pattern coding groups qualitative data into sets, themes, and constructs.

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Coding Qualitative DataDaniel PolitzOctober 21, 2024
How To Do Structural Coding
How To Do Structural Coding

Structural coding when you to take a large set of semi-structured data, and structure it into smaller pieces for further analysis.

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Coding Qualitative DataLaiYee HOctober 2, 2024
How To Do Initial Coding
How To Do Initial Coding

Initial coding is where you break down your qualitative data into discrete excerpts and create codes to label them with.

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Coding Qualitative Data, Grounded TheoryLaiYee HSeptember 3, 2024initial coding, first round coding
How to Create A Codebook for Thematic Analysis: A Practical Guide
How to Create A Codebook for Thematic Analysis: A Practical Guide

Learn how to create a codebook in thematic analysis, including best practices and tools to improve the quality of your research.

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Thematic AnalysisDaniel PolitzAugust 20, 2024
Grounded Theory vs. Qualitative Content Analysis: What's the Difference?
Grounded Theory vs. Qualitative Content Analysis: What's the Difference?

Exploring the differences between grounded theory and qualitative content analysis helps you choose the right approach for your research.

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Content Analysis, Grounded TheoryDaniel PolitzAugust 6, 2024
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