Section outline

  • Lecture: Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis: What It Does and Doesn't Do

    All stats software basically does the same thing, so quantitative analysts often choose their package based on history, training, and popularity within their shop. In qualitative analysis computer-assistance is optional and there is no standard feature-set. No two qualitative software programs are the same. How do you decide whether computer assistant qualitative data analysis (CAQDA) makes sense? How do you learn about and select CAQDA software? How do the packages work? What are the advantages and trade-offs?
    Resources (from Corey):

    • My newsletter article which has quite a bit of practical advice: http://cmabramson.com/uploads/CMA-ATLASti_Newsletter_2011-03.pdf
    • My old 2009, article which provides a useful write up of methods and the use of CAQDA software for an interdisciplinary audience: http://cmabramson.com/uploads/abramson2009.pdf
    • For information on different software packages and the CAQDA process the best site is: http://www.surrey.ac.uk/sociology/research/researchcentres/caqdas/support/choosing/
    • For leaning ATLAS, I would suggest starting by going over the quicktour (using the demo version of the software) which breaks down the basics. The trial version also has a practice data set: http://www.atlasti.com/quicktour.html
    • There are also free online tutorials and webinars here: http://www.atlasti.com/freetraining.html

    Faculty: Michele Bondi, Jenica Cimimo, Sarah Garrett


    Location:  China Basin 6702