Conversation Analysis studies how participants build actions turn by turn in recorded interaction. It examines timing, sequence, repair, preference, and recipient design, using responses as evidence of understanding. Comparable and deviant cases support analysis, while institutional context and subsequent observations constrain recommendations for changing professional interaction.
- FamilyTool
- CategoryResearch & Analysis Methods
- DomainConversation & Relationships
What these mean
Editorial orientation · Family
Tool
In this series, Tool names the editorial family primarily used to act on, examine, measure or organize communication. It includes instruments, methods, practices, protocols, codes and institutional arrangements. Membership does not certify effectiveness, portability or safe use in every setting.
Editorial orientation · Category
Research & Analysis Methods
Establishes procedures for collecting, coding, comparing or interpreting information for inquiry or analysis. Its contribution is a defensible route from observations or materials to an account, finding or interpretation.