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Template analysis vs other thematic approaches
How template analysis compares with reflexive thematic analysis, codebooks and framework analysis
A side by side comparison of four ways to do thematic analysis of interviews: template analysis, reflexive thematic analysis, codebook approaches and framework analysis. It shows where each starts, how it structures themes and which studies it suits. Use it to choose a method before you start coding, whether you code by hand or work from Koji's interview analysis.
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| Starting themes | Structure | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Template analysis | A few tentative a priori themes | Hierarchical template, revised until it fits | Applied studies with some known topics |
| Reflexive thematic analysis | None, themes built from the data | No codebook, themes develop through reflection | Open, interpretive research |
| Codebook approaches | Codes fixed before coding | Defined codes with inclusion rules | Teams that need consistent coding |
| Framework analysis | A thematic framework from early data or theory | Matrix of cases and themes | Policy and health research |
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