Deductive coding
A method of qualitative analysis that involves the application of pre-existing theories, concepts, or frameworks to guide the coding process and the interpretation of data. Deductive coding starts with a predetermined set of categories or codes derived from existing theories, previous evidence, or conceptual frameworks. These codes are then applied to the data to identify data that align with those predefined categories. The coding process involves systematically assigning codes to specific segments of the data based on their relevance to the predetermined concepts or theories.