Question

Choose the correct sequence of the first four steps involved in analysing qualitative data:
• (A). Identification of causal relationships
• (B). Categorizing the collected data
• (C). Reading the overall collected data
• (D). Naming or labelling the categories
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (C), (B), (D), (A)
• B. (A), (C), (B), (D)
• C. (B), (A), (D), (C)
• D. (C), (D), (B), (A)

Hint:

Qualitative data analysis involves iterative processes like categorization, labeling, and interpretation to derive meaningful patterns.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The first four steps in analysing qualitative data are:
1. Reading the overall collected data (C).
2. Categorizing the collected data (B).
3. Naming or labelling the categories (D).
4. Identifying causal relationships (A).