YIN’S Method of Data Analysis

in Case Study
by: Ardines C. Cabrera, CE, EnP, REA, REB, JD, MPA
5-Step Approach to Data
Analysis

by: ROBERT K. YIN, Ph. D.

1. Compiling the Data
-compile the data to develop groupings from
the sources, interviews,
-journaling
-physical artifacts
-software (NVivo)
-1. Compiling the data
-Compiling the information gathered
- Literature review

-Survey of practitioners
2. Disassembling the Data
-converting the program into an
executable form
-themes
-coding
-research questions
-sort data sources
3. Reassembling the Data

-importance of emerging patterns

-using arrays to help reassemble data
-use of software to assist reassembly
-build hierarchical relationships
-design matrices
3. Reassembling the Data
-vulnerable to bias:
-constant comparisons
-watch for negative cases
-engage in rival thinking
-computer software
-computer-assisted qualitative data
analysis (CAQDAS )
4. Interpreting the Meaning of the Data
-embraces an entire study, not just a single
table or set of data
-main themes become the basis for
understanding the entire study
-five (5) attributes of comprehensive
interpretation
4. Interpreting the Meaning of the Data
-five (5) attributes:
-completeness
-fairness
-empirical accuracy
-value added
-credibility
4. Interpreting the Meaning of the Data
a. Description as a major type of interpretation
-enable readers to appreciate and ultimately
to derive a deep understanding of the
social conditions being studied
b. Explanation as a type of interpretation
-explains how or why events came about
5. Concluding the Data
-overarching statement raises the findings
of a study to a higher conceptual lever or
broader set of ideas
-captures the broader “significance” of the
study
5. Concluding the Data
-the spirit of conclusion lies in the concept
of “lessons learned” and “implications of
the research” as well as “practical
implications”
5. Concluding the Data
-5 types of concluding
-concluding by calling for new research
-concluding by challenging conventional
generalizations and social stereotypes
-concluding with new concepts, theories
and even “discoveries” about human
behavior
5. Concluding the Data
-concluding by making substantive (not
methodological) propositions
-concluding by generalizing to a broader
set of situations
 Thank you
very much!