Blog 4: Analysis of Data from 9/11 Interview

Analysis means to examine critical elements or constituent parts. There are several elements to follow when analyzing text. A reader should be on the look out for the following elements:

• Coding or naming
• Categorize or classify
• Look for patterns
• Create a hypothesis
• Test the hypothesis
• Cycle through the process if the test does not work or fit

I looked at a few of my classmates interview techniques, and I found that they were similar in many ways. My analysis is as follows:

1. I was able to code or name them as a 9/11 interview.
2. I categorized them into paragraph form.
3. I was able to look for patterns such as questions and answers, age, and understanding of 9/11.
4. I created an hypothesis (look above at my patterns).
5. I tested the hypothesis by making sure that all of the data fit into a story telling format.

I was able to conclude that several of my classmates used paragraphs to put together their interviews about 9/11 into a story telling format.

After our class meeting on Tuesday, I came to the conclusion that I need to look harder at all of the elements and add more details to support them.