Analyzing the data from qualitative interviews usually involves
A) transcribing interviews from tape recordings or notes and creating files for use with computer software.
B) transcribing interviews from tape recordings or notes and reading this for themes and patterns.
C) developing ways to transfer these data to quantifiable forms.
D) developing ways to transfer these data to qualitative formats.
E) coding the data by narrowing common ideas.

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Analyzing qualitative interviews typically involves transcribing the data and then examining it to identify themes and patterns. This can be done manually or with the help of computer software, but the focus is on identifying the underlying meaning of the data rather than quantifying it. Choice A is only part of the process, while choices C, D, and E are not typically part of analyzing qualitative data.

Analyzing the Data from Qualitative Interviews Usually Involves