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.

Windows compatible XP, Vista, 7

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.

Windows XP, VIsta, 7

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. Video, audio, text, jpg analysis.

PC only Windows 98/2000/NT/XP

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.

Windows compatible XP, Vista, 7

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.

Windows compatible XP, Vista, 7

http://www.qualisresearch.com/

HyperRESEARCH

Software for qualitative data analysis from ResearchWare, Inc., UK. HyperRESEARCH is fully cross-platform. You can exchange your study files and sources with other HyperRESEARCH users on your team, whether they use Mac OS X or Windows.

Mac OS X and Windows compatible XP, Vista, 7

http://www.researchware.com/

Inspiration 9

by 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.

Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP (including Tablet PC Edition), Vista or Windows 7 and Macintosh® OS 10.2.8 or higher

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.

Windows 95, 98, NT, ME, XP or Vista, with a minimum of 8 MB memory, and a minimum of 5Mb disk space to install the program.

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