Tag: Qualitative Analysis Tools

Qualitative Analysis Software

AnSWR by CDC

Free software to conduct word-based qualitative analysis. Best for large-scale, team-based projects that integrate qualitative and quantitative techniques.

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CDC EZ-Text by CDC

Free software to create, manage, and analyze semi-structured qualitative databases. Ability to design/enter questionnaires, create codebooks, and analyze text.

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Tagxedo by Hardy Leung

Free online software to create word clouds.

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Transana by the Wisconsin Center for Education Research

Software to transcribe, analyze, and manage digital video or audio data. ($65 for single-user, $500 for multi-user.)

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Wordle by Jonathan Feinberg

Free online software to create word clouds.

ATLAS.ti

ATLAS.ti is a qualitative analysis program designed to collect, manage, and analyze textual, graphical, audio, and video data.

Latest Version: ATLAS.ti 7 | Developer: Atlas.ti Scientific Software
DevelopmentGmbH

RSPH Citrix: No | License Required: Yes | Student Version: Yes/$

Style: Menus

Windows: Yes | Mac: Available in mid-2014

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Online Resources:

Links to ATLAS.ti manual and support by ATLAS.ti Scientific Software Development GmbH

Free ATLAS.ti training videos by ATLAS.ti Scientific Software Development GmbH

ATLAS.ti user forum by ATLAS.ti Scientific Software Development GmbH

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Books:

Qualitative Data Analysis with ATLAS.ti (ISBN: 978-0857021311)  |  Susanne Friese/SAGE

Using Software in Qualitative Research: A Step-by-Step Guide (ISBN: 978-0761949237) |  Ann Lewins and Christina Silver/SAGE [Electronic access available at WHSCL.]

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MAXQDA

MAXQDA is a qualitative content analysis program used to evaluate and interpret textual, audio and video data.

Latest Version: MAXQDA 11 | Developer: VERBI GmbH

RSPH Citrix: Yes | License Required: Yes | Student Version: Yes/$

Style: Menus. Mobile App.

Windows: Yes | Mac: (Will be available late 2013)

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Online Resources:

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Books:

Using Software in Qualitative Research: A Step-by-Step Guide (ISBN: 978-0761949237) |  Ann Lewins and Christina Silver/SAGE [Electronic access available at WHSCL.]

 

NVivo

NVivo is a qualitative program for mixed methods research designed to collect, organize, and analyze content from interviews, surveys, audio files, and websites.

Latest Version: NVivo 10.0.138.0 | Developer: QSR International

RSPH Citrix: No | License Required: Yes | Student Version: Yes/$

Style: Menus

Windows: Yes | Mac: No

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Online Resources:

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Books:

Using Software in Qualitative Research: A Step-by-Step Guide (ISBN: 978-0761949237) |  Ann Lewins and Christina Silver/SAGE [Electronic access available at WHSCL.]

 

QDA Miner

QDA Miner is a qualitative program used for coding, annotating, retrieving, and analyzing documents and images.

Latest Version: QDA Miner 4 | Developer: Provalis Research

RSPH Citrix: No | License Required: Yes | Student Version: No

Style: Menus

Windows: Yes | Mac: No*

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