5.Method of Processing and Analysing
The technique for data analysis, for the journey between raw data and
analyzed data, was one that was applied to all the data sets collected for this, and other
studies, and comprised the following steps:
1. All raw data was typed up
For example discussion board and email messages.
2. Each data set is then examined individually for similarities or differences within the
responses, or for themes emerging from the data.
3. Once this had been completed for the individual data sets, a table is drawn up that
comprised all data sets so as to examine any inter data set themes.