Grounded Theory with Delve

Oct 12

Introduction to Grounded Theory Data Analysis With Delve is an online tutorial that we held in October 2021. Here we share the webinar video with you. We have also added the questions that were asked during the live session and their responses. If you have a question, please send it through using the form below, and we will follow up with a response and any other resources.

Learn how to discover new theories based on the collection and analysis of real world qualitative data. LaiYee Ho, the co-founder of Delve, talks through the process of grounded theory analysis with a practical focus on using the qualitative data analysis tool, Delve.

About the Tool

Delve is an online software that helps researchers analyze qualitative data. Delve is easy to learn, and great for anybody that is new to qualitative research or teaching a qualitative methodology course. In the lead-up to the webinar, you can start a free trial of Delve and get 50 percent off your first three months.

About the Speakers

LaiYee Ho, a researcher and designer, builds online software for qualitative coding and has published the Practical Guide to Grounded Theory, which is valuable even for those not currently using Delve. You can find it here.

Additional Resources

Constructing Grounded Theory, by Kathy Charmaz, 2014 edition here.

Doing Grounded Theory, by Uwe Flick, 2018 edition here.

Q&A

+ How can I start using Delve?

Go to the Delve website and start a free trial. You can get 50 percent off your first three months using this link.

+ Can Delve be used for other qualitative methods besides grounded theory?

Yes! Delve can be used for a number of qualitative methods such as thematic analysis, narrative analysis, discourse analysis, content analysis and more. Delve is not exclusive to a particular qualitative method, and can support any analysis that involves qualitative coding.

+ What is the difference between Delve and other qualitative coding software, like NVivo?

If you are new to qualitative analysis, Delve is the right choice for you. Delve is simpler to use and easier to learn, so you can focus on analyzing your data rather than learning how to use software. It is also web-based and collaborative, so students are able to share their projects for instructors to review. Delve also includes responsive, human customer support and flexible pricing options. See our comparison chart here.

+ Does Delve work with other languages like Malayalam, Kannada or Tamil?

Delve works with most languages. If you want to double-check that Delve is compatible with the languages you need to use, feel free to reach out to us.

+ How does Delve protect the security and privacy of our data?

Delve follows the best practices in the industry to protect your data and privacy. For details on the services, policies, processes, and procedures we have in place, see our security and privacy page.

+ Can you collaborate with multiple people when using Delve?

Yes! Since Delve is cloud-based, you can have multiple collaborators located in different places all code the same project at the same time using Delve. Any changes your collaborators make will live update in real-time on your computer! This is one of the main benefits to using Delve in your classroom. Students can collaborate and also share their projects with their instructors to review.

+ Does the coding have to be done by paragraphs or is it done line by line?

Both are absolutely acceptable. It's very much what you like as a researcher. Some researchers do every single line, while others just select whatever group of text that they think encompasses an idea. In Delve you can select a paragraph or sentence in one click.