Figure 2
The flowchart shows a nine step process for concept analysis. The first step is labeled one and is titled Selecting a suitable concept for concept analysis onset. The second step is labeled two and is titled Determining and defining the purpose of concept analysis. The third step is labeled three and is titled Identifying and specifying the meaning of the concept. The fourth step is labeled four and is titled Determining the attributes that define the concept. The fifth step is labeled five and is titled Identifying and implementing a model case. The sixth step is labeled six and is titled Identifying and implementing a variety of cases such as contrary, borderline, related, invented, illegitimate and false cases. The seventh step is labeled seven and is titled Identification of antecedents and consequences of the concept. The eighth step is labeled eight and is titled Noticing contexts and values. The ninth and final step is labeled nine and is titled Identification and designation of the empirical indicators of the concept.Hugh McKenna’s nine-step method for concept analysis.