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A framework for the analysis of interview data from multiple field research sites
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EducationResearch EthicsCommunicationResearch QuestionSystematic Analytical ProtocolProgram EvaluationSurvey (Human Research)ManagementData IntegrationContent AnalysisStatisticsJob AnalysisDesignResearch DesignCandidate SelectionResearch SynthesisMethodological ArticleMultimethodologyNursingDesign MethodologyQualitative AnalysisInterview DataWeb Survey MethodAnalytical ProtocolQualitative MethodSurvey Methodology
Research studies often provide insufficient detail on design and analytical methods, yet this paper emphasizes the importance of linking research questions to systematic, impartial qualitative data protocols. The paper aims to detail the method choices and analytical protocol employed in a field study project. The authors examine their method choices and analytical protocol in the context of field experiences and data analysis, critically reviewing the procedures retrospectively.
In general, papers reporting the results of research studies disclose little detail regarding attributes of study design, analytical processes and methods actually used by researchers. This paper describes in some depth the method choices and analytical protocol used in a field study project. The paper describes initially the link between research question, research design and analytical protocol. The major focus of the paper is the application of a systematic analytical protocol designed to encourage completeness and impartiality in the collection and analysis of qualitative data. These method issues are examined in the context of the author's experiences in the field and through the process of data analysis. The methods used are also examined critically in retrospect.