These are the qualitative data analysis methods

1. QUALITATIVE DATA
ANALYSIS

2. Method #1 Content Analysis
• Most common and straightforward qda method
• Used to evaluate patterns within a piece of content
• E.g. words, phrases or images or across multiple pieces of
content or sources of communication
• You must have a clear research question before you start your
analysis.
• Content analysis can bring a slight quantitative angle into a
qualitative analysis.

3. Method #2 Narrative Analysis
• Involves the analysis of people’s stories to derive meaning.

4. Method #3 Discourse Analysis
• Involves the analysis of the use of language in conversation.

5. Method #4 Thematic Analysis
• Involves identifying key themes in large bodies of text.
• Thematic analysis can help identify people’s opinions and
perspectives.

6. Method #5 Grounded Theory
• Aims to build a new theory based on the data.

7. Method #6 Interpretative
phenomenological analysis (IPA)
• Explores people’s personal interpretations of a life event.

8. Grade 9 students’ perception on
Social Media usage for online
learning during the COVID-19
Pandemic.

9. Statement of the problem
1. What is the role of social media in online learning?
2. What are the experiences of Grade 9 students in their social
media usage before and during online learning in the context
of the COVID-19 pandemic?

10. Analysis of data
Thematic analysis was used to find patterns and interpret the data collected from the
participants. This process involved coding the responses from the participants and
categorizing them into appropriate themes that fit the aims and address the research
questions of the study. The categorization of the data was done in accordance with the
patterns and similarities observed between the answers of the participants.
A semantic approach was also used to analyze the data from the participants, as there is
more emphasis on the explicit feelings and perceptions rather than the answers’ underlying
social and psychological factors. Through an inductive method, the themes generated from
the analysis were used to address the research questions of the study. A total of eight
themes were created based on the responses of the participants.
In analyzing the data, the criteria for trustworthiness was observed. To ensure the data’s
credibility, other researchers within the group checked the transcripts for accuracy. For
transferability of study findings, the researchers articulated details gathered from the
participants, such as the context and characteristics. Verbatim quotes from the interview
were also included to help the readers obtain a clearer understanding of the research
problem and assess how the findings can be generalized to other situations or contexts.

11. Theme 1. Role of Social Media
Before Online Classes
• Information Gathering
• Socialization
• Leisure

12. Theme 2. Role of Social Media
During Online Classes
• Communication with Teachers and classmates
• Information Dissemination

13. Theme 3. Effects of Using Social
Media for Online Learning
• Attention Span
• Increased Stress Level
• Time Consumption
• Disruption of Work - Life Boundaries
• Increased Dependency on Social Media

14. Theme 4. Experiences on Using
Social Media for Online Learning
• Adjustment to Online Learning
• Problems with Time Management
• Reluctance from Using Social Media
• Changes in Perception and Attitude

15. Theme 5. Advantages of Using
Social Media for Online Learning
• Affordance and Accessibility

16. Theme 6. Disadvantages of Using
Social Media for Online Learning
• Troubles Communicating with Classmates
• Troubles Communicating with Teachers
• Distractions
• Function of Social Media Unsuitable for Online Learning

17. Theme 7. Coping Methods
• Using Other Social Media Platforms
• Setting Boundaries
• Acceptanceof the Current Situation
• Eliminating Distraction
• Time Management

18. Theme 8. Overall Judgment of
Grade 9 Students