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Grounded theory to explain the occurrence of a certain phenomenon

5 years ago in Data Analysis , Qualitative Analysis By Nithin Rao

Data analysis Qualitative Data

I want to analyse qualitative data. Among content analysis and narrative analysis, which method should I use for this purpose.

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By Prajwal Sharma Answered 5 years ago

In that case you cannot use neither content analysis or narrative analysis. To explain the occurence of a phenomenon, you have to use grounded theory.

By Muhammad Umar Farooq Answered 5 years ago

You are right Prajwal. Nithin you have to use grounded theory to explain the occurrence of a certain phenomenon. This is done by studying various similar cases and using the information/data to derive causal explanations. You can alter the explanations or maybe create new ones to study more cases until you arrive at an answer that fits all cases. Whereas content analysis is used to study the documented information which is in the form of texts or media and narrative analysis is used to analyse content from sources like interviews, observations from the field, or surveys.