Methodology for the analysis of qualitative data in research oriented to the use of renewable energy sources

Abstract

This paper aim at proposing a methodology for qualitative approach to the process of organizing and interpretation data, which is intended for students and teachers who develop research in the area of renewable energy sources. This is based on the qualitative paradigm; the methodology was developed by formulating procedures for three key stages in the analysis of qualitative data: categorization, structuring and contrast, through the technique of documentary analysis. For illustating the application of the proposed methodology, the data obtained were used through the interview and observation techniques, in the research project “profitable waste biomass systems in Paraguana peninsula. The results showed that a practical guide, divided into phases and an example of real data is presented, which outlines and explains the steps toward theorizing in research under the qualitative perspective