A “How-To” So You Can Improve the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Your Qualitative Data Analysis

*Please note: This session will be in French.

When analyzing qualitative data evaluators face the challenge of being faithful to indicators established at the outset while remaining responsive to emerging themes in our data and changes in the information needs of our clients over time. In this expert tutorial, participants will learn how to harness the power of NVivo software to respond to these challenges and get the information your clients need from qualitative data. This workshop will demonstrate a flexible theme-based coding approach to sort and analyze interview data using NVivo software. Using this method, participants will be able to quickly and efficiently analyze interview responses, allowing them to respond effectively to the needs of their program partners. At this workshop, participants will learn how to use an evaluation matrix to develop an efficient node structure which can be flexibly applied to qualitative data to quickly recall different types of information.

Prerequisites

• A basic understanding of the functions of NVivo will help ensure that participants get the most out of this workshop. At a minimum, participants should be familiar with how to “code” written texts in NVivo using an existing node hierarchy.

Objectives

• After completing our workshop, participants will be able to use their evaluation matrix to develop a comprehensive node structure in NVivo.
• After completing our workshop, participants will be able to understand and apply the query functions in NVivo to recall key information from qualitative data.
• After completing our workshop, participants will be able to accurately describe the frequency and characteristics of key informants speaking about key findings in evaluation projects.

Presenters:

Allysa Olding, Senior Program Evaluation Analyst, Program Evaluation Division, Public Health Agency of Canada
Allysa Olding holds a M.A. in Public Administration and B. Soc. Sci. and has completed advanced training in qualitative research methods. She has worked as an evaluator with the Federal Government since 2015, contributing to evaluation projects at Indigenous Services Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada, and the Public Health Agency of Canada. In addition to her work as an evaluator, she also serves as a roaming NVivo coach for evaluation teams at the PHAC Office of Audit and Evaluation.

Stéphanie Jolette, Senior Program Evaluation Analyst, Program Evaluation Division, Public Health Agency of Canada
Stéphanie Jolette has been a Senior Program Evaluation Analyst with the Office of Audit and Evaluation (OAE) at the Public Health Agency of Canada/Health Canada since 2019. Prior to joining the public service, she worked as a consultant for four years within a private sector firm and contributed to a number of evaluations and research projects where she collaborated with a wide range of federal departments and non-profit organizations. She also serves as a Nvivo roaming coach for evaluation teams within the PHAC Office of Audit and Evaluation. Stéphanie holds a M.A. in International Development and Globalization from the University of Ottawa.