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EDUC.: Qualitative Research Methods

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Introduction to CAQDAS

http://onlineqda.hud.ac.uk/Intro_CAQDAS/

Introduction to CAQDAS

CAQDAS, Computer Assisted Qualitative Data AnalysiS is a term, introduced by Fielding and Lee in 1991, that refers to the wide range of software now available that supports a variety of analytic styles in qualitative work. Most of these programs have been under development for many years.

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CAQDAS Networking Project

http://www.surrey.ac.uk/sociology/research/researchcentres/caqdas/

What is the CAQDAS Networking Project?

Practical support, training and information in the use of a range of software programs designed to assist qualitative data analysis. Platforms for debate concerning the methodological and epistemological issues arising from the use of such software packages. Research into methodological applications of CAQDAS.

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Choosing an appropriate
CAQDAS Package

http://www.surrey.ac.uk/sociology/research/researchcentres/caqdas/support/choosing/

Choosing a CAQDAS Package: Overview of Common Functionality 

This document provides a summary of software as a starting point for thinking about which package may be most suited to the type of project and data you are working with and the way you like to work. It focuses mainly on those traditionally categorized as CAQDAS packages and highlights some key distinguishing elements in order to provide you with an early impression of each package. It is meant to be read ahead of the individual software reviews.

Review the webpage on the left to find more CAQDAS packages available to you for your research methodology.

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Download NVivo

https://www.uml.edu/IT/Services/Software/NVivo.aspx

NVivo is a qualitative data analysis (QDA) computer software package produced by QSR International. It has been designed for qualitative researchers working with very rich text-based and/or multimedia information, where deep levels of analysis on small or large volumes of data are required.

UMass Lowell has a site license for QSR’s package—Nvivo.  As a doctoral student, you may download from the University’s IT web site - https://www.uml.edu/IT/Services/Software/NVivo.aspx.

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NVivo LibGuide

http://libguides.uml.edu/howtousenvivo/home


Need help with NVivo?

The Library's staff has created a LibGuide presenting topics including About NVivo, Getting Started, Using NVivo, and the Benefits of NVivo.

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Dedoose.com

http://www.dedoose.com/


Another package listed here that you might want to explore is Dedoose.  It was created specifically for conducting analysis WITH participants.  It is designed with a simple interface. 

UMass Lowell IT Software

https://www.uml.edu/IT/Services/Software/default.aspx

All students can download select software with free licenses from the UML IT page. Software is continually changing but includes:

  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • NVivo
  • Office for Students
  • Qualtrics
  • Stata
  • and more!

Queri

http://www.queri.com/resources_websites.php

 

Queri provides various links on their page to various networking groups, tools, institutes and more. Off this page is a tab for conference materials and information.