Qualitative Research Resources

Qualitative research focuses not only on quantifiable data but also the finding and integration of less tangible, more analytic information.

NVivo

Supported by UM system. If you need to handle very rich text based information, where deep levels of analysis on both small and large volumes of data are required, NVivo 7 is your solution. It removes many of the manual tasks associated with analysis, like classifying, sorting and arranging information, so you have more time to explore trends, build and test theories and ultimately arrive at answers to questions.

http://www.qsrinternational.com/

ATLAS.ti

For the qualitative analysis of large bodies of textual, graphical, audio and video data. It offers a variety of tools for accomplishing the tasks associated with any systematic approach to "soft" data—i.e., material which cannot be sufficiently analyzed using formalized, statistical approaches.

http://www.atlasti.com/

AnSWR

PC only. Analysis Software for Word-based Records.

http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/surveillance/resources/software/answr/index.htm

AQUAD 5.03

Software for the analysis of qualitative data developed at the University of Tubingen, Germany. The software package and the manual were developed in English.

http://www.aquad.de/eng/index.html

Decision Explorer

From Banxia Software, UK. A tool for managing "soft" issues - the qualitative information that surrounds complex or uncertain situations.

http://www.banxia.com/demain.html

Ethnograph

Developed by John Seidel (Qualis Research Associates) and first launched in 1985, Ethnograph was one of the first programs to pioneer computer assisted qualitative data analysis.

http://www.qualisresearch.com/

ResearchWare

Software for qualitative data analysis from ResearchWare, Inc., UK.

http://www.researchware.com/

Inspiration Software, Inc.

Supports visual thinking including brainstorming, organizing, concept mapping, outlining and diagramming. Based in Portland, Oregon. This software has morphed into a K-12 product.

http://www.inspiration.com/

Kwalitan

Developed in the Netherlands, Kwalitan is a menu driven program developed to support grounded theory, in which the researcher generates a theoretical framework by means of an interpretative analysis of the qualitative material. First launched in 1987. An English translation of the most recent version (5.0) is now available.

http://www.kwalitan.net/engels/index.html