Strategies to Manage and Organize Qualitative Data

Research Ethics and Evaluating Qualitative Research
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Research Ethics and Evaluating Qualitative Research
Qualitative data is usually broad and overwhelming for the researcher to manage effectively. Therefore, there is a need to employ appropriate strategies to guarantee positive outcomes in the research process. Ensuring that the data is accurate and safeguarded from external influences is essential. In this regard, researchers must organize and manage the data to guarantee the credibility of the investigation process. First, it is vital to acknowledge that the data is collected for research purposes to conclude after it is analyzed (White et al., 2012). Therefore, it is crucial to undertake proper measures to manage the information from potential corruption or theft after gathering the data.
The first strategy to manage and organize the data is to prevent unauthorized access and store it in appropriate areas for easier replication in future studies. It is essential to produce several copies of the same data for storage, probably in different media. The data can be stored in printed documents and electronic formats for...