Dear scholar, the method of collecting data using seven-point likert scale means interval scale data and quantified one. So this is not a case of qualitative research. In qualitative research, data is collected through the methods like in-depth interviews, focus group method, content analysis, etc.

Dear researcher,

Following links will be of help in analysis of qualitative data:

1. Article About Statistical Analysis of Qualitative Survey Data

2. Conference Paper Qualitative Data Analysis Techniques

3. Chapter Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods

In qualitative research we never deal with any kind of variables, including dependent and independent, as qualitative research do not search for correlation, association or causation. It aims to deeply describe the phenomenon, focusing on exploration not explanation. Therefore you cannot and there is no need to run any statistical test or analysis. It is all about textual data.

Serine and Bhag Singh, love your responses. Endorsing all you have said.

The textual data goes through schematic analysis before it is compiled into a manuscript for publication.

All,

I meant quantitative and not qualitative. Sorry for the confusion.