Posted: February 23rd, 2015

Capturing Qualitative Data Virtually

Capturing Qualitative Data Virtually

Project description
: Describing a Qualitative Data Coding Process, code
create the transcript for analysis,

Provide the results of your coding process, using a diagram to present your findings. Your diagram could be in a matrix format (table) or a concept chart (node

network). Refer to your resources explaining how to graphically display qualitative findings.

Your submitted report should include the following:

Description of your coding process
Topical coding scheme (list of topics; code book)
Diagram of findings (topics and themes)
Brief narrative summary of findings referring to your graphic diagram
Appendix with coded transcripts in one of the following formats:
A Word document showing color-coded codes
A Word document using the comments function to indicate codes
An output file from qualitative software

Coding Interviewing process

Researchers perform interviews to collect information and answer specific research questions. However, interview responses have to be stored in pertinent, accessible,

and usable format. The stored interview responses should significantly contribute to the research findings and results, which mean that they have to be separated from

irrelevant information. Coding responses follows a defined format, which include data preparation, topical coding, pattern identification and evaluation of the

reliability of the coding process.

Data preparation mostly involves transcribing interview responses and organizing the resulting transcripts in chronological order (Easterby-Smith, Thorpe & Jackson,

2012). Interview responses are transferred from one format to another to improve usability and accessibility of relevant information. Data preparation mostly involves

the use of software programs such as word processors. Prior to coding, researchers have to define the resulting coding categories. Independent coders can pretest

coding categories to identify areas that need revision (Gorden, 1992). The identified coding categories should be more abstract to incorporate all relevant information

from interview responses.

Category symbols should be used in the representation of the identified coding categories. The exercise allows researchers to summarize, condense, and store relevant

research data in each category (Gorden, 1992). It allows for topical coding and proper organization of all summary notes. The classification of relevant information

relies on the interview method employed, the percentage of nonpertinent information, degree of abstraction of the coding categories, and nature of interview data

received. All relevant information from transcripts can be underlined and entered into the relevant coding categories. Coding sheets are used for classifying

information under the corresponding categories.

Coders have to identify patterns and emerging themes in the coding process in order to ensure only pertinent information is entered into the coding sheets. Underlining

relevant words, sentences or phrases allow for the categorization of the transcribed data (Gorden, 1992). Once the data is categorized, coders can readily compare

information from different interviewees. Testing coding reliability involves assessing the variation in the coding of the same interview material from independent

coders. In short, it involves a systematic comparison of materials from independent coders. Researchers measure reliability by assessing the percentage of agreement,

as well as the coefficient of reliability (Gorden, 1992).

Coding interview responses allows for the storage of all relevant data in a usable and accessible format. It also allows for the elimination of irrelevant information

from interview materials and subsequent classification of interview information into coding categories. It involves data preparation, pattern identification, topical

coding, summarization of notes, and measurement of reliability.

come up with responses that you can use for coding.

Create a document that includes the following:

The paper should be 8 pages (single-spaced) in length.

Cover and a Works Cited page are also required. These are not included in the
page count.

The Cover page must include an appropriate title and your name.

Use the Works Cited page to correctly cite and reference any sources you use
with APA format.

Table of Contents that uses links to take the reader to the desired heading and
page. Students should use the Microsoft Word Table of Contents feature located
under the References tab to ensure the table works correctly. The Table of
Contents is not included in the page count.

Use the Grading Rubric to be sure you have covered everything.

Submit your paper via your Assignment Folder as a Microsoft Word with your last
name included in the filename.

Business Problem

o This should include a brief commentary describing the existing information
system and its shortcomings.

o You may want to include a process diagram if needed for clarity.

Business Process Improvement

o This should include a brief commentary describing the proposed new
billing and payment system and its justification.

o You may want to include a process diagram if needed for clarity.

SDLC design, development, and implementation

o This should include a brief commentary describing what development
methodology was used for design, development and implementation.
Some methodologies include Waterfall, JAD, RAD, and Agile. Be sure to
justify your choice and explain how it was used to develop the system.

o Use graphics to represent the development cycle if required for clarity.

Requirements Checklist

o Include the System Requirements Checklist you developed in Stage 1 to
reflect feedback received during the scoring process.

System Deployment Decision Paper Instructions

Use Case Diagrams for human interactions

o Create three (3) use case diagrams for the new billing and payment
system, one for each of the three main users:

_ CFO
_ Accounts Receivable
_ Invoicing

Your use cases should be diagrammed and be similar to the ones included in the
textbook, Systems Analysis and Design, Page 235 238.

User training

o This should include a brief commentary describing how you plan to train
the users on the new billing and payment system; it should include the
people involved, the training process and the timing.

Maintenance activities

o This should include a brief commentary describing what plans you have
put in place to maintain the new billing and payment system; it should
include corrective, adaptive, perfective and preventive maintenance
activities.

Helpful Resources
Use Cases

http://www.andrew.cmu.edu/course/90-754/umlucdfaq.html
http://www.math-cs.gordon.edu/courses/cs211/ATMExample/UseCases.html

Maintenance Activities

o Textbook, Systems Analysis and Design, Pages 508 523.

Sample System Decision Template – U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development; this example shows the guidelines HUD provides for developing a
System Decision Paper; there is no expectation for you to use this format follow
the instructions in the assignment.

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CBYQFjAA&url=http
%3A%2F%2Fportal.hud.gov%2Fhudportal%2Fdocuments%2Fhuddoc%3Fid%3
DDOC_15131.doc&rct=j&q=decision%20paper%20template&ei=W7kQTuldjZKB
B_rB-eIN&usg=AFQjCNFBI4c71deFMVG8DsCSvcmUiLbOyA

System Deployment Decision Paper Instructions

Tools that can assist you in developing the graphics for this project:

Use Cases

o Microsoft Visio

o Microsoft PowerPoint

o Microsoft Word

o The file Graphics That Can be Used for Drawing Diagrams in the Course
Content section of WebTycho has symbols you may be able to copy and
paste

Gliffy (This is free so there are no guarantees)

http://www.gliffy.com/uses/uml-software/
Violet UML Editor (This is free so there are no guarantees)
http://alexdp.free.fr/violetumleditor/page.php?id=en:download

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