Qualitative Coding Tutorial: How To Code Qualitative Data For Analysis (4 Steps + Examples)

Learn how to code qualitative data the right way. We explain the qualitative coding process in simple, easy to understand terms. Learn about the different coding approaches (inductive and deductive), as well as the methods involved in the qualitative coding process. We also share some quick tips to help you optimize your coding journey.
QUALITATIVE CODING: OVERVIEW
00:00 Introduction & overview
01:45 What is coding (coding definition)
03:34 Qualitative coding approaches
04:16 Deductive coding
05:33 Inductive coding
07:46 How to code qualitative data
08:31 Stage 1 - Initial coding
10:20 Qualitative coding methods (overview)
10:47 In vivo coding
12:22 Process coding
13:48 Descriptive coding
14:46 Structural coding
16:13 Values coding
18:49 Stage 2 - Line by line coding
19:20 Example of code expansion
20:52 Stage 3 - Moving to analysis
22:03 Questions to kickstart your qualitative analysis
22:44 Code categorization
23:46 Theme identification
24:23 Qualitative coding tips
26:13 Wrap up
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