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6.10 Analyzing and documenting observations<br />

Analysis of observation data is similar to that of interviews and focus groups.<br />

Organize and<br />

prepare data<br />

Use codes and<br />

labels<br />

Connect data to<br />

topics / identify<br />

new topics<br />

Create summary<br />

narrative<br />

Determine further<br />

action<br />

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In order to analyze the data collected from observations, instructional designers should follow a<br />

similar approach to that followed for interviews and focus groups.<br />

Again, organizing and preparing your data is the first step. Transcribe responses, gather notes<br />

and other material such as footage from which you could obtain useful information.<br />

Codes or labels can also be useful in order to categorize your data.<br />

Compare your data and look for connections. If your data come from a structured observation<br />

try to identify those information that are related to the topics that concern you. With data from<br />

unstructured observations make comparisons to identify topics and broader themes that can be<br />

generated from your data.<br />

Once you’ve identified broader themes in your data create a summary narrative to present your<br />

conclusions. If possible, include footage, such as photos or screenshots, and examples that could<br />

add some color when presenting your results.<br />

Like survey and interview analysis results, getting the most out of your data will help you have a<br />

more clear view of the current situation that will determined you next steps.<br />

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