Qualitative data

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Qualitative data are any type of non-numerical data, and may include things such as interview transcripts, images, or newspaper articles. Qualitative data can be collected using surveys, interviews, and focus groups, among other methods. Some approaches to qualitative data analysis include content analysis and grounded theory.

 

See also: QDA software, quantitative data

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