Making Sense: Analysing qualitative information


This resource is about analysing qualitative information. Qualitative information is non numerical – It can be about what people say, hear or experience. It can be about: what has changed personally for them or what outcomes have been achieved.

Qualitative information can come in a variety of formats, for example: quotes, photographs, art work, or creative responses – stories (people telling you what has happened to them and how they feel).

Use this guide to help you make sense of qualitive information.

This resource is a supplementary sheet to ESS Support Guide 3a.

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