Thematic analysis of qualitative research data: Is it as easy as it sounds?
Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and LearningPublished 6 April 2018
Ashley N. Castleberry, Amanda Nolen
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This methodology review will outline how to perform rigorous thematic analyses on qualitative data to draw interpretations from the data and make them explicitly known in the data process.
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As researchers become comfortable in properly using qualitative research methods, the standards for publication will be elevated. By using these rigorous standards for thematic analysis and making them explicitly known in your data process, your findings will be more valuable.
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