The core methodology is built around three concurrent flows of activity that occur throughout the research process:
: Identifying what is going on in a particular setting. Qualitative Data Analysis: A Methods Sourcebook
: An organized assembly of information that permits conclusion drawing and action. The authors famously advocate for "thinking display" using matrices and networks to visualize relationships. The core methodology is built around three concurrent
: Keeping meticulous documentation of all analytical decisions and steps taken. Qualitative Data Analysis: A Methods Sourcebook