Qualitative coding and thematic analysis in Microsoft Word

[@qualitativeresearcher]

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[@drperahmurtaza4142]

Very helpful thank you sir keep going and teach us and am currently researching qualitative so for me you are the one that can perfectly guide me.... Thank you so much

[@qualitativeresearcher]

@@drperahmurtaza4142 you are very welcome!

[@drperahmurtaza4142]

Sir please make video on results and discussion part of qualitative research ..... Need of

[@qualitativeresearcher]

@@drperahmurtaza4142 I have videos in which I talk about presenting the results of thematic analysis, which is pretty much about the results

[@akinsamuel8243]

Thank you for the presentation, but I still couldn't see the themes emerging from the analysis. All That I could see were the code being highlighted.

[@AR-vh9vw]

Tip: when finding codes from your list and placing them under each Theme you can use "split screen" option in Word so that you don't scroll back n forth so much. Also to count the number of times each code appeared you can simply copy the code and paste it in the "Find" function of Word and this way it will show you immediately how times that code appeared in your text.

[@qualitativeresearcher]

LOVE THESE! Thank you !

[@beautythroughlens5598]

Great

[@liabw05]

Great idea

[@Mark-ot4ub]

This method demonstrates the concepts well, regardless of whether MS WORD or Nvivo is used. Thanks. Here's an outline: Software (Nvivo) is better > MS WORD > paper 3 steps: code, clean up code; thematic framework 1-Use a table two columns for interviews as the example line by line coding for 3 -4 interviews 2-make several columns on another file for other interviews showing all codes Start cleaning up - creating standard codes Go back to interview files and put standard codes in Aim: creating a framework 3 - Thematic Framework Recall aim & RQs of example paper Sort all codes in one column (get ready to receive) Start identifying themes; sorts all codes under correct themes Count number of each code under each theme; strength of code under themes sub-theme "Suggestions for improvement" Now use "comment" function (with "find" function) Highiight the found code sentences for "results" chapter [These are not in vivo codes - probably structural coding]

[@atulhadap2176]

Thanks

[@nimeeta289]

I will be able to submit my thesis, after all. The video was extremely clear and helpful. Thank you!

[@diarimerza8884]

Three days before the deadline of my bachelor thesis I didn't have any clue of how to code and organize my findings. You saved my life, thx so much!!!

[@qualitativeresearcher]

Excellent! Glad that I could help, and hope you managed with time!

[@wm23121984]

I am a student pursuing my Masters in Internation Business Management at the University of Aberdeen, and my essay assignment was coding and thematic analysis. Your video has made me understand this concept so much better. Appreciate your efforts in enlightening many students and professionals like me. Thank you so much, Dr. Kriukow.

[@samuelsinchende9403]

Thanks doc. This lesson has cleared most of my questions. Using ms word to explain made it even simpler to understand.

[@qualitativeresearcher]

Glad that this helped!

[@ceciliapitta9863]

thank you so much for this video! I'm doing qualitative analysis for my masters dissertation. It is overwhelming doing with no prior experience. I tried the trial softwaere it was not productive. I read I few articles that helps with the theory but your video é superbeb! I can now feel I can actually do this! thank you again!!!

[@qualitativeresearcher]

I'm really, really glad to hear this! And good luck with the rest of your study!

[@rajeshsharma6247]

Excellent presentation .....very simple.....common sense approach ..........great job Dr Kriokow...Thanks a lot

[@asmaparvin6022]

amazingly easy to understand coding process. I have been looking into lots of documents and videos on coding, but in this one you have presented very clearly, thank you so much Dr Kriukow

[@imanali1244]

This was the absolute best video I have watched about coding! very easy to understand and to follow. I am going to apply it right now to my research paper! Thank you!!

[@cosmasworlanyokofimereku5204]

As you indicated, some of our University Authorities don't spend money in this area for students in Ghana. The Librarian in my University had written several times on this. I teach research methods to our postgraduate (MPhil & PhD) in the Music Department. I have a challenge when it comes to DATA ANALYSIS especially for those requiring Qualitative Data Analysis for their research. Your videos (I mean the different related videos) were shared last year for this class and will be given to my students this year in this second semester. Almost all the students last gave me positive feedback on how useful the videos were in clearing their misconceptions and how they helped in consolidating the knowledge and skills required for using Thematic Analysis. With the software, I introduced them to HyperRESEARCH which is free up to 7 cases. Again, it was very beneficial because they watched your presentation on using the NVivo software.

[@qualitativeresearcher]

I'm really glad to hear that this content has been useful. Also, if you think there is any other way I can help your students (e.g. by giving a presentation or workshop), reach out through my website and I'd be glad to talk about this

[@ntoyielizabeth4073]

WOW, thank you so much for this, now i feel like i am ready to do my data analysis. Thank you and God bless you

[@ohmygi5809]

As a teacher of research, this tutorial is very helpful.

[@rajaratnamkanapathy6745]

Kriukow, your videos are very usefull, keep doing your good work

[@qualitativeresearcher]

Thanks, will do!

[@fidan1960]

Excellent demonstration! Will definitely use this video to teach our trainees.

[@qualitativeresearcher]

Excellent! Glad that you found it helpful :)

[@natlew867]

Your videos are so clear and very easy to understand for beginners. Thank you so much!

[@qualitativeresearcher]

I'm so glad to hear this ! And I hope you will enjoy the other videos on this channel too

[@lyssettehawthorne-wilson145]

I have a comprehensive examination and this is helpful!

[@helenday4141]

Just about to start Grounded Theory for my Masters - this was invaluable - thank you

[@qualitativeresearcher]

Thank you, and good luck - GT is my favourite methodology!

[@qualitativeresearcher]

PS and I have a video about it on this channel

[@sasanaturehealth8894]

Great, very good explanation Dr K.

[@qualitativeresearcher]

Many thanks!

[@hkinley55]

I do like this process in WORD. Please do more

[@karolinatodorova8446]

I am so thankful that I found this video. I watched many other videos and read a lot of information on the internet but this video helped me a lot for my assessment and the information is presented so understandable. This video definitely changed my mind about Qualitative research and I discover how interesting actually is. Thank you, Dr. Kriukow.!

[@utualan]

Excellent and so easy to follow. Some other traditional media make it so complicated.

[@qualitativeresearcher]

thank you Alan!

[@angelaclarke2955]

Thanks so much. As someone who has never coded before, this has been a lifesaver!

[@katemi420]

Very much so ❤ I have enjoyed it so much and shared it with my colleagues.

[@qualitativeresearcher]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@krishnapokharel4983]

Wow amazing, the way you have presented about how to analyze data of qualitative research in Microsoft word is clearly understandable.

[@ustunkaplan979]

Hi from Türkiye. Thank you for your effort. I have subscribed and I'll watch your videos continously :)

[@umarhalliru5772]

Wow! I found it so informative as i will soon start collecting data for thesis. Please make a video that will talk about discussion of data in qualitative study. Thank you

[@anselmussudirman5041]

As a researcher, I find your presentation is quite interesting. It helps me a lot in analyzing my interview data. Thank you very much.

[@white_orange]

Thank you for this video. As a beginner, I need to know how exactly the coding works. For that purpose, this is much better than a software.

[@arunkeshav6931]

Too good and practical.

[@kevinjaycaaya9825]

Thank you so much for the informative content ❤ it really helped me 😊

[@qualitativeresearcher]

Great! Glad to hear that this was useful

[@maramemad1223]

I have a question please, if you could help anyone, is this a thematic analysis or content analysis? because you create categories of disadvantages and advantages and you count frequencies!! I am confused?

[@itsmschiomaholivia7141]

Very helpful thank you very much !!! Best video

[@qualitativeresearcher]

Glad you liked it!

[@lakinafreeman1796]

Thank you so much for this video. I bought a book about how to do thematic analysis and it was confusing. Your video was so clear. I am going to use this method instead of Dedoose.

[@qualitativeresearcher]

I hope you will also find some other videos in this channel useful. You may also go to my website (drkriukow.com) and have a look at the self-study course which is all about qualitative analysis - better and cheaper than a book :)

[@habeshawalady567]

Amazingly easy to understand coding process. I have been looking into lots of documents and videos on coding, but in this one you have presented very clearly, thank you so much Dr Kriukow🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@qualitativeresearcher]

You are welcome!

[@hardiyantimarii3227]

This is my first time working with qualitative data and I have no idea at all how to do thematic analysis. Fortunately, I found this channel. The explanation is so clear and understandable. Thank you so much Dr. Kriukow. Hope my thesis going well.

[@mashail1433]

While I was stuck in my dissertation analysis in midnight 😅, I found your magical video and it saved my life♥️Thanks a lot from Saudi Arabia

[@samihaakhtar9553]

im still stuck :(

[@gelou9680]

Very helpful!! Thank you so much!! 😊😊

[@qualitativeresearcher]

You're so welcome!

[@dr.davidagahi5758]

Thank you i enjoyed and learned a lot from your video God bless you.

[@madguds]

Whenever I tie myself in knots regarding any concept, procedure or aspect of Qualitative Research, I find all my answers from you... every time !! I was so confused about how to go for coding as I have a mental block against big complicated software and apps. Here, you explained it so beautifully using Word. One more Coffee is due now :). Thanks a lot, Dr.

[@qualitativeresearcher]

I am glad that you are finding this stuff helpful, this is why I have this channel! :) Remember to find my other videos about coding, as well as the 5 minute explanation of thematic analysis! Hopefully they will further demistify the process for you

[@aiguluatayeva6710]

Thanks for video! Very useful! What next?))) How to present it in Discussion chapter? Thank you!

[@NCE-b2k]

Great content! simple and easy to understand.

[@qualitativeresearcher]

thank you!

[@leamallari6947]

Thank you for this video it helps me a lot.

[@melissamulvaney6044]

Thank you, Dr. Kriukow! This video is excellent and so informative! You walk us through the steps very clearly. I will be seeking out additional videos or yours to support my work! Many thanks!

[@kenzabenami1416]

hello Melissa I hope you are doing well so I have a project to urgently put back in place... I have an approach to implement with java. I am having a hard time . I risk repeating the year is what I can contact you if you can give me one helping hand , knowing that I am in a period of depression my parents are seriously ill I do not want to lose my defense please help me!! Thank you anyway

[@TheWellnessCenter2020]

Thank you! This has been immensly helpful.

[@qualitativeresearcher]

You're very welcome!

[@stellanwakaego3312]

I like the video. This is where I am right now, and I got the idea.

[@qualitativeresearcher]

Glad it helped!

[@seanghourheang2757]

Thank you very much for your explanation. It's unbelievably helpful for my study.

[@adeniyiokunade1075]

Thank you for this.

[@qualitativeresearcher]

My pleasure!

[@thelmaonukwugha8322]

Please what will be your advice to a PhD student in their data analysis stage? I am at wits using Nvivo but seeing your tutorial on using Microsoft, I feel at peace. What are the disadvantages or advantages facing a panel in my defence?

[@qualitativeresearcher]

On one hand, I always encourage the use of NVivo (which can really be learned in 1 to 2 hours once you understand that you will not need 90% of its functions, apart from just a handful of options), and on the other I say that at the end of the day, you should do what suits you best, so you will need to decide. I don't think there are serious implications regarding the panel, you can justify this and explain that you believed doing it completely manually like that helped you understand the data more and focus on it, etc. Like I said, I still think NVivo is always the better option, but for some it just does not work at all

[@primlawilliamson-munroe7072]

Lovely! Thank you.

[@qualitativeresearcher]

you're welcome!

[@umitkhan888]

That was really helpful.I didn't know how to do coding but now everything is clear

[@aartimehta1975]

Very informative and good presentation! Explained very well...thk you Dr.👍

[@suziross]

Life saver, thank you!

[@joyakahome1551]

What do you call this process of coding? You said if you don't use software, you can subscribe to this method. So what is the name of this method? And if you were to use software, what kind of software would you use?

[@HealthbeautyluckyshahBlogspot]

Why didn't you create categories🤔🤔

[@mercyukoko2415]

Thanks for simplifying the concept and process of coding. This is very helpful.

[@cosmasworlanyokofimereku5204]

Fantastic description that will be very useful to my students at this part of the world where authorities don't have the budget to buy current software (e.g. Atlas.t, etc) for postgraduate research work.

[@cikgusharm108]

Seriously, I think your presentation is so powerful 👍 Keep up Dr

[@erumzahoorzaidi8327]

very informative but plz teach how to do color coding

[@MrPapakonstantinou]

Hey Dr Kriukow, thank you very much for that video and the rest of them, they are quite amazing! I would like to ask if, in the initial coding phase, if we are supposed to code things that are irrelevant to the research question/purpose? Do I code them and then review to clear out those irrelevant or I ignore them at all? Thank you! Symeon MSc student in Occupational Therapy

[@qualitativeresearcher]

Hi there Symeon, yes, ideally you do want to code that too - specifically because at the initial stage of the analysis you are, at least in theory, not in a position to clearly state what is, in fact, relevant and what is not. Of course there are extreme cases where something is Definitely 100% Not Relevant, but recognizing this, I think, comes with experience. To be sure and safe, I would say that it is best to code something irrelevant and later delete it than not to code it and later miss something important

[@DavidWilson-im6mz]

I am doing qualitative analysis as part of my work where I need to assess 25 or so interview transcripts. I have to say this was the best video that I have seen, as it broke it down into really easy steps for me. Much better than the books I have on this subject, and allowed me to understand things a lot better. Great work

[@qualitativeresearcher]

Excellent! Glad that you found this helpful, and thank you for taking the time to share this feedback with me !

[@insearchofself9616]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge in a simplistic manner! It is a huge support for novice researchers like me. I have a question for you. Generally, it takes me some time to learn new technology. I was considering to learn NVivo for my data analysis and I have purchased your NVivo training class. But this looks quite simple and easy to follow as I am already familiar to WORD. However, as an emerging researcher what would be your suggestion for me? I have 2 years to finish my PhD, FYI. Many Thanks!

[@qualitativeresearcher]

My suggestion would definitely be to learn NVivo. As you know from my NVivo class, it is not That difficult to learn it, and being able to use this software may really help you later in your career. Doing your PhD research is one thing, but finding any kind of research job afterwards is another, and there aren't any research jobs that would not require your knowledge of either NVIVO or MAXQDA (but more often NVivo), so my suggestion is don't give up and keep learning NVivo :) Ms Word may be good for a Master student who will only do research once for their studies and will not ever need it again

[@insearchofself9616]

@@qualitativeresearcher Thank you so much for your speedy response and important suggestion. I will follow as advised. I have shared your video in a research group and many have liked it! Will keep sharing!

[@Nowfelpsychologist]

I was kind of stuck with the way forward and this video was a savior. I personally prefer populating the codes from the transcripts into an excel file and I believe the filter function in excel can be put to a lot of productive analytical engagements. Thanks a Million Dr Kriukow

[@qualitativeresearcher]

Great to hear! And yes, I can imagine Excel being better at this. Lots of my clients or students I work with use Excel, I am just somehow averse to Excel and never been good at it, but I agree 100% with what you said!

[@Ella-lk2se]

It is very helpful. Although NVIVO can make the codes and the categories more easily retrieved, word comes handy for many. I would like to know how to compare the consistency of two coders. In NVIVO, it is easy to do the coding comparison. Thanks!

[@qualitativeresearcher]

I think this will depend on individual strategies, there is no standardized procedure for comparing two coders' work when using MS Word (at least not that I'm aware of)

[@שועאעהנו]

Thank you for your efforts, this video is very fruitful it was much needed.

[@sojoudhojerat5853]

Hey you,

[@שועאעהנו]

sojoud hojerat idk what to say😒

[@AllThisOverASliceOfGabagool]

Sorry if this appears lazy, but I don't want to spend 25 minutes on a second video. I've watched this one which makes a lot of sense and is quite simple, which is great. Is Part 2 an evolution after much practice of how you did things in Part 1, or is Part 1 essential viewing to further understand what is said in this video? Thanks Barry

[@qualitativeresearcher]

Hi Barry, Part 2 is just a newer version of the same video, with a few more things that I did differently this time

[@PrashantKumar-yb8ul]

Thank you so much Sir

[@GraceAndGratitude]

thank you so much for the video, I am just starting with DA and this helps a lot in understanding basic concepts in very simple way. I would check out your other videos to know more about different DA methods & techniques

[@qualitativeresearcher]

please do! Plenty of videos to choose from :)

[@ppppinkyyy]

It's very helpful, Thank you Dr! But if I have more than ten transcripts, can I also clean up in that way in more than 10 columns?

[@qualitativeresearcher]

yes , you can

[@nataliawright6483]

Thank you so much for such a visual way to show how to code the data. I was struggling with grasping the theory but I understood everything when you explained it. Definitely going to try it out for my data analysis.

[@qualitativeresearcher]

Glad it helped Natalia!

[@josephinewileswarner6549]

Hi. Do you have a video about data analysis for a qualitative policy Delphi research? In this research you have several rounds of questionnaires and iteration until you reach consensus. Also the data includes comments. I need to know how to analyze my data. Can you help with that?

[@qualitativeresearcher]

the comments on a questionnaire should be treated as qualitative data and ideally analyzed thematically, but otherwise I do not have videos on analyzing questionnaire data

[@ceciliapitta9863]

Hello Dr! I'm wiriting the methodology . do I need to include this part in my dissertation? for example, I need to include each interview with the coed on the side? Many thanks!

[@qualitativeresearcher]

you do not need to include each one. But it would be nice to see some examples in the methodology chapter, or maybe some as an appendix

[@mosesamponsah4824]

Well done I have enjoyed your presentation

[@volveracasa26]

Very god and useful video! Is it the same procedure for analysing research articles? I’m doing a literature review with TA as a qualitative method of data analysis.

[@qualitativeresearcher]

yes, same procedures can be applied although of course the process will always be slightly differet in practice (e.g. it will be more focused than analyzing the naturally open ended and less focused interview statements)

[@nafisehj4735]

Very useful, cannot thank you enough, it really helped me in my new research study.

[@qualitativeresearcher]

Great to hear!

[@hananebouslahi1433]

Thank you so much Dr, you really are an angel to us. Im doing IPÄ by Smith, unfortunately, not enough guides about it . and I did t find videos ate your channel related to clustering themes

[@qualitativeresearcher]

Wonderful!

[@Bufferytherisa]

This is very helpful especially for smaller scale of samples. Using MS work is just fine. thanks a lot for the video.

[@qualitativeresearcher]

Glad that you found this useful!

[@alishah3860]

I liked your explanation but i got few questions

[@iqramahmood3567]

This video was very helpful! Question- do I include all my interview transcripts in one table or do I do separate tables for each interviewee?

[@qualitativeresearcher]

I'd do separate word file for each transcript, and thus separate tables too. Eventually though, after you're done with the coding, the aim is to bring all these codes into 1 file (what may help to know where they come from is to use different colours or different fonts, or both)

[@Elrykkstorm]

Really cool video.

[@qualitativeresearcher]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@maurits5609]

Thank you for this video! Can the method also be applied to transcripts from think-aloud interviews?

[@qualitativeresearcher]

Yes, absolutely, any data that is to be coded and analyzed thematically

[@kemhelenius7074]

I am doing only a bachelor's thesis so it didn't seem prudent to purchase and download software for this one project. (And my thesis supervisor didn't recommend it, either.) I am going to use this method. I find the process logical and straightforward...Let's see how it goes! Starting the coding now.

[@Jlr-n8i]

A great video, Thank you

[@hpd6881]

Great video! I would suggest this to any of my students and it helped me further understand the process.

[@anthonraj6168]

Thank you so much Dr. Finally i found majic...your coding tutorial really answered my prayers. Love from Malaysia💕

[@Thatladychef]

literally I was super confused before watching this video. Worth watching.

[@thandilemtirara5884]

What happens if your data is in a pdf format.....leaving notes seems like the only option. Unless there is another way please advise

[@qualitativeresearcher]

or you can copy it and paste to an MS Word document

[@annamgelwa6539]

Writing my thesis and this vedio and the comments so helpful,thank you.

[@qualitativeresearcher]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jamesinabradshaw1799]

You ROCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@qualitativeresearcher]

You're welcome!

[@suryasrinivasan8611]

This video about coding and qualitative thematic analysis is really very informative. The way you explain is quite simple and clear. I have been looking into so many videos to understand about coding and yeah I found the right one. Thank you so much👏👏👏

[@qualitativeresearcher]

thank you for the kind words, and I'm glad that you found this video useful!

[@micmicbungee355]

Sir thank you so much I'm writing my fyp and your video helps me a lot！！

[@qualitativeresearcher]

You are welcome! And good luck! :)

[@maramezina1094]

Thank you so much for this useful video. Any idea on how to present the qualitative data in visual graphs.

[@MegaTarik007]

Thank you su much sir. Best video about coding in microsoft word

[@qualitativeresearcher]

You are most welcome! Thank you for these kind words

[@mutaledeechilangwachisela5021]

Enjoyed this very informative video on using Word. I feel more confident about the coding and thematic process. Thank you so much.

[@odachannel9883]

very good thanks alot

[@hifxakhan7041]

Sir can u tell me your email so that i could contact with you to guide me on this analysis cuz i am using this in my thesis but not easily understand how could i manage.

[@qualitativeresearcher]

there is a website link in the video. You can contact me through the website

[@bentonbenny4493]

Thank you for the video. Do you know if MS Access ever used for this?

[@qualitativeresearcher]

not sure what it is, but if it is a text editor, then you can use it too

[@Saefudin_Saefudin_Educator]

Respected Brother in science, Dr. Kriukow, thank you very much for your share.. It is very enlightening..

[@raacdeeyeacademy88]

Watched this and then, helped someone for his data analyse in his research.