An early stage of qualitative analysis in which the researcher stays close to the data and generates concepts is called ________________.
A) Line-by-ling coding
B) Open coding
C) Axial coding
D) Focused coding

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Open coding is a process of generating initial concepts and categories from the data in a flexible and open manner. It involves several phases of reading, coding, and categorizing data, and is typically the first step in developing a coding scheme for a qualitative analysis. Line-by-line coding, axial coding, and focused coding are all subsequent stages of analysis that build upon the initial concepts generated through open coding.

An Early Stage of Qualitative Analysis in Which the Researcher