| name | qualitative-analysis |
| description | Conduct systematic qualitative data analysis using grounded theory, thematic analysis, and content analysis with NVivo or Atlas.ti |
| allowed-tools | ["Read","Write","Edit","Grep","Glob","Bash"] |
Qualitative Analysis Skill
Conduct systematic qualitative data analysis using established methodological approaches and specialized software.
Overview
The Qualitative Analysis skill enables systematic qualitative data analysis using grounded theory, thematic analysis, content analysis, and other established approaches with NVivo, Atlas.ti, or other qualitative data analysis software for rigorous interpretive research.
Capabilities
Grounded Theory
- Open coding
- Axial coding
- Selective coding
- Constant comparison
- Theoretical saturation
Thematic Analysis
- Familiarization
- Code generation
- Theme development
- Theme review
- Theme definition
Content Analysis
- Category development
- Coding schemes
- Reliability assessment
- Frequency analysis
- Pattern identification
Software Proficiency
- NVivo workflows
- Atlas.ti procedures
- MAXQDA methods
- Dedoose usage
- Manual coding systems
Quality Assurance
- Intercoder reliability
- Member checking
- Audit trails
- Negative case analysis
- Reflexivity documentation
Usage Guidelines
When to Use
- Analyzing interview data
- Examining documents
- Exploring phenomena
- Building theory
- Understanding meaning
Best Practices
- Document analytical decisions
- Maintain audit trail
- Check interpretations
- Engage with data iteratively
- Report transparently
Integration Points
- Ethnographic Research skill
- Interview and Facilitation skill
- Mixed Methods Integration skill
- Systematic Review skill
References
- Qualitative Coding and Analysis process
- Grounded Theory Development process
- In-Depth Interview Protocol process
- Qualitative Research Specialist agent
