qualitative-analysis

Guide qualitative coding, codebook construction, and thematic analysis workflows.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Skill: qualitative-analysis
Source: https://github.com/Yuuqq/claude-social-science-skills/tree/main/social-science-skills/qualitative-analysis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Yuuqq/claude-social-science-skills --skill qualitative-analysis-yuuqq

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pandas, scikit-learn, krippendorff, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Qualitative analysis often gets stuck in ad-hoc notes, inconsistent coding, and hard-to-defend conclusions; this Skill helps you analyze interview transcripts, field notes, and documents in a structured, transparent way.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Qualitative coding workflow: run open, axial, and selective coding patterns to build categories and integrate findings into a coherent narrative.
  • Codebook development: create defensible inclusion/exclusion rules plus positive and negative examples to reduce coding drift.
  • Thematic analysis & grounded theory: apply Braun & Clarke’s 6-phase thematic analysis and Charmaz-style constructivist grounded theory with saturation logic.
  • Inter-rater reliability: compute agreement using Cohen’s kappa (and also includes a Fleiss-style option in the provided script).
  • Case study methodology: structure case selection, multi-source evidence collection, analysis strategies, and validity checks (Yin).

Quick Start

Use the qualitative-analysis skill to code and analyze an interview transcript with a newly drafted codebook and then compute inter-rater reliability for a sample double-coded segment.

Frequently Asked Questions about qualitative-analysis

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I perform thematic analysis on interview transcripts?

Thematic analysis on interview transcripts is structured using Braun & Clarke's 6-phase method, guiding you from initial coding to generating final themes. The skill operationalizes this workflow with codebook scaffolding to ensure rigorous interpretation.

What's the best way to calculate inter-rater reliability for qualitative coding?

Inter-rater reliability for qualitative coding is calculated using Cohen's kappa and Fleiss-style scripts. The included reliability calculation script operates on double-coded segments to quantify cross-coder agreement and reduce coding drift.

Can I use grounded theory methodology for field notes and archival documents?

Grounded theory methodology is supported for field notes and archival documents through Charmaz-style constructivist workflows. It guides open, axial, and selective coding patterns while tracking saturation logic to integrate findings into a coherent narrative.

How do I build a codebook to prevent coding drift in content analysis?

Building a codebook to prevent coding drift involves creating defensible inclusion and exclusion rules with positive and negative examples. This structured codebook development ensures consistent qualitative coding across different raters and data sources.

Does this support case study methodology with multi-source evidence?

Case study methodology is fully supported for structuring case selection and multi-source evidence collection. It provides analysis strategies and validity checks based on Yin's framework to ensure your qualitative research design is defensible.

What's the difference between open coding and selective coding in grounded theory?

Open coding in grounded theory breaks data into initial categories, while selective coding integrates these categories into a coherent narrative. The skill guides you through both coding patterns to build rigorous insights from messy qualitative data.