Open coding:
A) is used in later passes after axial coding has been used.
B) is restricted coding.
C) is unrestricted and is the first pass through coding.
D) should not be used in qualitative data analysis.

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Open coding is the process of breaking down, examining, comparing, conceptualizing, and categorizing data. It is typically the first step in the qualitative data analysis process, allowing researchers to begin to identify patterns and themes in their data without restrictions.

Open Coding