method, qual data analysis

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         url: /methods/decide/archetypes/
       - name: Affinity mapping
         url: /methods/decide/affinity-mapping/
+      - name: Coding qualitative data
+        url: /methods/decide/qualitative-data-analysis/
       - name: Comparative analysis
         url: /methods/decide/comparative-analysis/
       - name: Content audit

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+---
+title: Coding qualitative data
+description: Using flexible coding tools for sorting spreadsheets or databases to analyze qualitative data.
+permalink: /methods/decide/qualitative-data-analysis/
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+  - /qualitative-data-analysis/
+layout: layouts/method-card
+tags: methods
+eleventyNavigation:
+  key: methods
+  parent: Decide
+  title: Coding qualitative data
+method:
+  title: Coding qualitative data
+  what: Using flexible coding tools for sorting spreadsheets or databases to analyze qualitative data.
+  why: Quickly organize research to help you see patterns and relationships. To help make qualitative data actionable and to give it an even playing ground with quantitative data.
+  timeRequired: 3–4 hours or more depending on the amount of data collected.
+  category: decide
+---
+
+## How to do it{#how-to-qualitative-data-analysis}
+
+1. Gather and organize qualitative data within your tool of choice.
+1. Sort or tag the data based on themes and categories. Organizing the content from your research using filters or tags.
+1. Analyze the data based on the identified themes. By sorting and resorting your findings, you'll be able to quickly identify patterns, relationships, and insights, which are essential for synthesis.
+1. Share your findings with your team(s) to determine the next steps.
+
+<section class="method--section method--section--18f-example" markdown="1" >
+
+## Example from 18F{#example-from-18F}
+
+When doing feedback sessions for a prototype of a new dot gov registrar, we used qualitative data analysis to help sift through the gathered feedback to identify key areas for the next of design and development.
+
+## Tips for remote participation{#tips-for-remote-participation}
+Common for multiple team members to break off to take a pass at sorting data for themes and come back together to share and discuss findings.
+
+</section>
+
+<section class="method--section method--section--government-considerations" markdown="1" >
+
+
+## Considerations for use in government{#con-personas}
+
+When using qualitative data, remove any personally identifiable information (PII) from your documents before sharing.
+</section>