Qualitative Methods in Geography

  1. Data Analysis and Interpretation
    1. Data Preparation
      1. Transcription Processes
        1. Verbatim Transcription
          1. Intelligent Transcription
            1. Transcription Conventions
              1. Quality Control
              2. Data Organization
                1. File Management Systems
                  1. Naming Conventions
                    1. Version Control
                      1. Backup Procedures
                      2. Anonymization Procedures
                        1. Identifier Removal
                          1. Pseudonym Assignment
                            1. Location Masking
                              1. Contextual Protection
                            2. Coding Processes
                              1. Initial Coding
                                1. Open Coding
                                  1. Line-by-line Coding
                                    1. Incident-by-incident Coding
                                      1. Code Generation
                                      2. Focused Coding
                                        1. Code Refinement
                                          1. Category Development
                                            1. Pattern Recognition
                                              1. Code Relationships
                                              2. Theoretical Coding
                                                1. Conceptual Integration
                                                  1. Theory Building
                                                    1. Abstract Thinking
                                                    2. Codebook Development
                                                      1. Code Definitions
                                                        1. Inclusion Criteria
                                                          1. Example Excerpts
                                                            1. Coding Rules
                                                          2. Analytical Approaches
                                                            1. Grounded Theory Analysis
                                                              1. Constant Comparative Method
                                                                1. Theoretical Sampling
                                                                  1. Memo Writing
                                                                    1. Theory Generation
                                                                    2. Thematic Analysis
                                                                      1. Theme Identification
                                                                        1. Pattern Recognition
                                                                          1. Theme Development
                                                                            1. Thematic Networks
                                                                            2. Narrative Analysis
                                                                              1. Story Structure Analysis
                                                                                1. Temporal Analysis
                                                                                  1. Character Analysis
                                                                                    1. Plot Development
                                                                                    2. Phenomenological Analysis
                                                                                      1. Meaning Units
                                                                                        1. Essence Identification
                                                                                          1. Structural Description
                                                                                            1. Textural Description
                                                                                            2. Content Analysis
                                                                                              1. Systematic Coding
                                                                                                1. Frequency Analysis
                                                                                                  1. Category Development
                                                                                                    1. Pattern Identification
                                                                                                  2. Computer-Assisted Analysis
                                                                                                    1. CAQDAS Functions
                                                                                                      1. Data Management
                                                                                                        1. Coding Tools
                                                                                                          1. Query Functions
                                                                                                            1. Visualization Features
                                                                                                            2. Software Options
                                                                                                              1. NVivo
                                                                                                                1. ATLAS.ti
                                                                                                                  1. MAXQDA
                                                                                                                    1. Dedoose
                                                                                                                    2. Implementation Strategies
                                                                                                                      1. Software Selection
                                                                                                                        1. Learning Process
                                                                                                                          1. Data Import
                                                                                                                            1. Analysis Workflow
                                                                                                                          2. Quality and Rigor
                                                                                                                            1. Credibility Strategies
                                                                                                                              1. Triangulation
                                                                                                                                1. Member Checking
                                                                                                                                  1. Prolonged Engagement
                                                                                                                                    1. Peer Debriefing
                                                                                                                                    2. Transferability Enhancement
                                                                                                                                      1. Thick Description
                                                                                                                                        1. Context Documentation
                                                                                                                                          1. Case Comparison
                                                                                                                                          2. Dependability Measures
                                                                                                                                            1. Audit Trails
                                                                                                                                              1. Process Documentation
                                                                                                                                                1. Consistency Checks
                                                                                                                                                2. Confirmability Practices
                                                                                                                                                  1. Reflexive Journaling
                                                                                                                                                    1. Data Verification
                                                                                                                                                      1. Bias Acknowledgment

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