Which qualitative method analyses more than just the words that are said by participants, but also analyses speech markers such as pauses.
A) Interpretative phenomenological analysis
B) Grounded theory
C) Thematic analysis
D) Discourse analysis

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Discourse analysis examines language beyond the surface level meaning and considers the context, tone, and non-verbal cues such as pauses to analyze how participants construct meaning through language. The other methods listed primarily focus on analyzing the content of what is said by participants.

Which Qualitative Method Analyses More Than Just the Words That