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Framework analysis vs other qualitative methods
When to pick each method for qualitative data
A side-by-side comparison of four common qualitative analysis methods: framework analysis, thematic analysis, grounded theory and content analysis. Each row gives the method's structure and the kind of project it suits best. Use it to choose a method before you start coding. Koji supports the structured collection and automatic analysis these methods build on.
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| Method | Structure | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Framework analysis | Matrix of cases by themes | Applied research, cross-case comparison, team projects with deadlines |
| Thematic analysis | Flexible theme development | Identifying patterns of meaning across a dataset |
| Grounded theory | Theory-building from data | Generating new theory where little exists |
| Content analysis | Counting coded categories | Quantifying the frequency of concepts |
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