▼ Software. ↂ ATLAS.ti. ↂ MAXQDA. ↂ NVivo. ↂ qiqqa. ↂ Transana. ☢️ Qualitative. Computer-assisted qualitative data analysis software. Definition[edit] CAQDAS is used in psychology, marketing research, ethnography, and other social sciences. The CAQDAS Networking project[1] lists the following tools. A CAQDAS program should have: Content searching toolsCoding toolsLinking toolsMapping or networking toolsQuery toolsWriting and annotation tools Free / open source software for CAQDAS[edit] Proprietary software for CAQDAS[edit] ATLAS.ti (Windows; Mac OS and iPad announced)f4analyse (Windows, Mac OS and Linux)HyperRESEARCH (Windows, Mac OS)MAXQDA (Windows; Mac OS)NVivo (Windows; Mac OS announced for 2014)QDA Miner (Windows)Qiqqa (Windows, Android)XSight (Windows)Coding Analysis Toolkit (CAT)Saturate Web-Based CAQDAS software[edit] Pros and cons[edit] See also[edit] References[edit] Jump up ^ "CAQDAS".
External links[edit] 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. What software does and does not do Those unfamiliar with the programs may have all kinds of ideas and misconceptions about what they can do. One of the most significant misconceptions is that the software somehow does the analysis for you. More... Software tools Most of the popular programs now support a common range of functions. How to use the software The information here describes in a generic fashion what kinds of things you should be doing when undertaking computer assisted qualitative data analysis. Debates about the software Training and support A wide range of training is available in the use of software for qualitative data analysis.
Software choice. CAQDAS Training and Events. The Ultimate Guide to CAQDAS — Delve. CAQDAS tools come in a variety of shapes and forms. There are dozens of different tools for you to choose from. Here are some things you should consider when making your choice. Learning curve How easy is it to learn the tool? Some CAQDAS solutions require weeks of training to learn, while others can be learned in a matter of minutes. Ease of use How easy is the tool to use? The ability to collaborate / compatibility across computers and devices Desktop tools are generally more difficult to collaborate with since they require each collaborator to send files back and forth to one another. Cloud based web tools are generally better for collaboration since you can use the internet to see the updates happening live. Privacy and security of your data Make sure the tool you choose has a comprehensive privacy and security policy that keeps your data secure. Customer support Check to see if the tool you are using includes customer support.
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