4. Various Meanings of a Word
This analytic strategy consists in thinking about
the various meanings of a word.
Take a closer look
to discover new
meanings
Discern which
interpretation
is most
accurate by
looking into
data for cues
Vague ideas can lead
to various levels of
meanings or various
meanings
Scanning the
document
Listing possible
meanings
Discarding
meanings irrelevant
to the data
Explore the
meaning of a word
or phrase
But be
selective!
Obvious vs
not so
obvious
meanings
5. Example
Excerpt: Questionnaire 1 – Question 2 – Student 9
Have you ever set your own goals before an academic session? Why?
Yes X__
No____
“sometimes, when I have a challenge with an special topic”
Different?
Nice?
Difficulty?
Concern?
Demanding?
Challenge
Special
New?
Doubt?
Unknown?