SCAT A Qualitative Data Analysis Method by Four-Step Coding : Easy Startable and Small Scale Data-Applicable Process of Theorization

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  • 4ステップコーディングによる質的データ分析手法SCATの提案　―着手しやすく小規模データにも適用可能な理論化の手続き―
  • 4 ステップコーディング ニ ヨル シツテキ データ ブンセキ シュホウ SCAT ノ テイアン チャクシュ シヤスク ショウキボ データ ニ モ テキヨウ カノウ ナ リロンカ ノ テツズキ

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In this paper, the author introduces an easily accessible qualitative data analysis　method, "SCAT" (Step Coding and Theorization). This method of qualitative analysis has been examined and proved effective through its practical usage in graduate seminars. The author has also intro-duced it in workshops in order that participants could utilize it in their own research. The analysis method consists of a four-step coding process in which the researcher edits segmented text, putting <1> focused words from within the text, <2> words outside of the text that are replaceable with the words from 1, <3> words which explain the words in 1 and 2, and <4> themes and constructs, including a process of writing a story-line and offering theories that weave together the themes and constructs. This method is applicable for analyses of small scale data as represented by one case or in the example of open-ended questionnaire responses. The detailed process of the method is shown in the examples of the analyses. The significance of the method is suggested in its explicit process of analysis, its smooth guidance towards the steps of analysis, the enhancement of the reflective quality of critique and falsifiability, and the integration of theoretical coding and qualitative data analysis.

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