How to analyse qualitative data for an interview I semi-structured interview
Post-Interview Notes and Organization: Immediately after the semi-structured interview, make detailed notes on ideas and questions. Organize and label your data without attaching participant names to ensure confidentiality. Transcription Process: If the interview is recorded, transcribe the audio or video verbatim. Consider using transcription software or services to save time. Interpreting Data: Begin interpreting the data by reading the transcript and identifying themes through manual coding. Use software, especially for large datasets, and learn to use it effectively. Theme Identification and Memoing: Identify recurring themes across interviews and name them during the coding process. Keep memos noting why each theme is named a certain way and include unexpected or surprising elements. Writing Up Findings: Describe the codes, explore links between themes, and note any observed patterns. Compare findings to existing theories to assess agreement or disagreement.