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Qualitative Analysis Software
The following software tools are highlighted in this guide and recommended for this course to analyze qualitative data.
For free trials or ASU access to the software, see the boxes below, which also include links to videos and manuals that will help you use the software packages to analyze your data.
ATLAS ti.
ATLAS.ti is a qualitative research tool that can be used to code and analyze transcripts and field notes, manage data, create network diagrams, visual data, and build literature reviews. Visit this link to install a free trial.
Free Trial
- Free TrialTo work with this software, you can download a free trial from ATLAS ti.
Video
- Video Tutorials - English and SpanishThese tutorials are provided by ATLAS ti.
User Manual
- User Manual and Quick Start GuideThis includes a quick start guide, how to documents, and sample projects provided by ATLAS ti.
Basics
- Atlas ti. - The basics from University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignThis is a guide to additional resources about ATLAS ti.
Dedoose
Dedoose is a cross-platform app to analyze qualitative and mixed methods research including text, photos, audio, videos, and spreadsheet data. Visit this link to install a free, month-long trial.
Free Trial
- Free TrialTo work with the software, you can sign up for one month free. No software to download or install.
Video
- Video TutorialsThese videos include how to set up your account, importing your data, constructing your coding system, working with your text, applying codes, exploring and interpreting your data, and, exporting your results.
User Manual
- User ManualThe online manual provides helps you with the basics as well as more complex features.
HyperRESEARCH
HyperRESEARCH gives you access and control with keyword coding, mind-mapping tools and theory building, to name a few of its features.
Free Access (faculty, staff and student of Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College - only)
- Access through My Apps @ ASUVisit this link to access the HyperRESEARCH software through My Apps @ ASU.
Video
User Manual
MAXQDA
MAXQDA supports various methodologies such as grounded theory, literature reviews, market research and qualitative content analysis. The software can help you collect, organize, analyze, visualize and publish your research data.
Free Trial
- Free TrialTo work with this software, you can download a free trial from MAXQDA.
Video
- Video TutorialFollowing along with the 7-minute video to learn the basics.
User Manual
- Getting Started ManualIncludes step-by-step instructions and directions for creating your first project.
- Full Online ManualThe MAXQDA online manual starts with an introduction and includes detailed information about the MAXQDA features.
NVivo
NVivo is a data analysis software package that can help you organize, code and manage your data. NVivo can help you analyze through visualization, memoing and reporting. While this is complex software tool, it is worth the effort for large research projects.
Free Trial
- Free TrialTo work with this software, you can download a free trial from NVivo.
Video
- Video TutorialsTutorials include getting started and how-to videos provided by NVivo.
Basics
Quirkos
Quirkos is a visually oriented program for qualitative analysis of text-based data. The features are familiar like those found in Windows, Mac, Android, and Linux. Your work is automatically saved after each action. You can explore "small datasets" in depth.
Free Trials and Student Discounts
- Free Trial and Student DiscountTo work with this software, you can download a free trial from Quirkos. Offline and cloud-based software are available.
Video
- Video TutorialsTutorials include getting started and how-to videos provided by Quirkos.
RQDA
RDQA is used to analysize qualitative data. The software is a R package product, which is free and openly licensed for use on Windows, Linux/Free BSD and Mac OSX platforms. RDQA was developed for ease of use to analyze textual data.
Free Software (openly licensed)
- Free SoftwareInstallation instructions for Windows, Linux, and Mac OSX.
Video
- Video TutorialsVideo tutorials include installation instructions, getting started, and how-to videos.
