Analysis of Focus Group Interview Data
An audio tape of the focus group interview was transcribed
verbatim via word processing software by a graduate assistant.
Prior to any data analysis, accuracy of the transcription
was confirmed by the first author by listening to the
audio-taped recording while simultaneously reviewing the
written transcription. The focus group transcript was then
independently analyzed by both authors using thematic analysis
methods with grounded theory structures (Strauss &
Corbin, 1998). Initially, both authors independently coded
the transcript for broad themes pertaining to the impact of
4MAT on teaching and learning. This process revealed more
than 30 open codes. The open codes were then examined
to identify predominant themes. Predominant themes were
those identified by at least three or more interviewed faculty