Qualitative Data Preparation and Filtering

Qualitative data collection and analysis also involves data preparation and filtering. In this chapter, we will learn about data preparation including preparing interview, observation, recording, survey, and text-based data and their storage and organisation. Then we will learn about data filtering, including the filtering key information, contextual information, and noise. Finally, we will learn about some tips for data filtering. Researchers will benefit from reading this chapter in conjunction with the Basics of Qualitative Data Collection, Techniques of Qualitative Data Collection, and Socio-technical Grounded Theory for Qualitative Data Analysis chapters. Collectively, they cover socio-technical grounded theory’s basic stage.