QUAGOL: A guide for qualitative data analysis
International Journal of Nursing StudiesPublished 16 October 2011
Bernadette Dierckx de Casterlé, Chris Gastmans, Els Bryon, Yvonne Denier
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The QUAGOL guide is a theory and practice-based guide that supports and facilitates the process of analysis of qualitative interview data, which is characterized by iterative processes of digging deeper, constantly moving between the various stages of the process.
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The QUAGOL guide is a theory and practice-based guide that supports and facilitates the process of analysis of qualitative interview data. Although the method can facilitate the process of analysis, it cannot guarantee automatic quality. The skills of the researcher and the quality of the research team remain the most crucial components of a successful process of analysis. Additionally, the importance of constantly moving between the various stages throughout the research process cannot be overstated.
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