Typical ways of establishing the reliability of interpretation of data in the Content Analysis methodology include using agreement coefficients (which contains issues of subjectivity) and using expert panels to establish the veracity of categories and coding.
How does a lone researcher using content analysis establish the trustworthyness of his or her interpretation of data?
Hello Terence Boylen,
A very interesting question. I hope the following links satisfy the targeted information you are looking for.
Best of luck,
R. Biria
https://researchbasics.education.uconn.edu/trustworthiness/
https://www.donaldpippin.com/psychsci/images/Segments18-34/IBPrepared_chp16.pdf
https://www.researchgate.net/.../290552438_Theme_development_in_qualitative_conten...
https://www.curationis.org.za/index.php/curationis/article/download/1396/1350
https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/452e/3393e3ecc34f913e8c49d8faf19b9f89b75d.pdf
Hello Terence,
You can read the following book: Miles, M. B., & Huberman, A. M. (1994). Qualitative data analysis: An expanded sourcebook. sage.
Miles, M. B., & Huberman, A. M. (1994). Qualitative data analysis: An expanded sourcebook. sage.
There is a new edition, see the following citation
Miles, M. B., Huberman, A. M., & Saldana, J. (2013). Qualitative data analysis. Sage.
This book can give a very good idea not only to your question but also to all your needs for qualitative inquiry.
Good Luck
Hi Terence
validity of analysis can be increased by
a) Triangulating data; If multiple sources suggest the same, it is likely to be true.
b) Respondent validation: Simply ask (e.g. during interviews) if your interpretation is shared by the other party.
Best
Roland
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