Which of the following describes the process of coding with regard to qualitative research?
A) transcribing the interview in order and then rearranging into categories based on themes
B) transcribing the interview in order and then coding the transcript so that the information cannot be used by others
C) transcribing the interview in order and then extracting meaning from the data
D) transcribing the interview in order and then determining the information to be included

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Coding is the process of identifying and categorizing different themes or patterns in the transcribed data. It involves analyzing the data to extract meaning from it and to identify relevant themes. The process typically involves breaking down the data into smaller segments, assigning labels or codes to those segments, and then grouping them into broader categories or themes. Option A describes this process accurately.

Which of the Following Describes the Process of Coding with Regard