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Table 1 Example for the first-step microanalysisa

From: To debate or not to debate? Examining the contribution of debating when studying medical ethics in small groups

  1. aAd = discuss ambiguities or facts to clear them up (stage 2 – problem identification [CT]); Ld = linking ideas and facts (stage 3 – problem exploration [CT]); LVd = Interpretation of data (on video) (stage 3 – problem exploration [CT]; JSd = justifying hypotheses or order / action by providing examples or explaining (as part of stage 3 – problem exploration [CT]; AIs = ignoring or exhibiting impatience with ambiguities (stage 2 – problem identification [non-CT]); JHs = Unwilling to explore other possible solutions/explanations for problem (stage 3 – problem exploration [non-CT])