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Data Analysis
Introduction
Research Process
Qualitative Analysis
What It Is
Issues of Analysis
Analysis of Textual Data
Example
Suggested Interpretation of Example
Self Test
Suggested Interpretation of Self Test
Analysis of Visual Data
Example
Self Test
Suggested Interpretation of Self Test
Further Reading
Quantitative Analysis
Critical Appraisal
Further Resources
Glossary
  Analysis of Visual Data

Analysis of a Set of Photographs

A set of photographs could be analysed using the following key questions:

  • What is the setting of the photograph?
  • What is the likely time of year and day?
  • What is the subject of the photograph?
  • Does it include people, animals, buildings and/or scenery?
  • What is the main activity of the photograph?
  • Does there seem to be a theme to a set of photographs?

Click here to see an example of photos analysed