Software in qualitative data analysis: how to make it work for you

Qualitative Data Analysis at UTS series 

'Software in qualitative data analysis: how to make it work for you'  

This is the twelfth session in the series: Qualitative Data Analysis at UTS and a RES Hub Launch event. The aim of this series is to showcase and celebrate the diverse and innovative ways UTS researchers are working with qualitative data. The aim of the RES Hub Launch is to celebrate the opening of the RES Hub physical space as a central location of research development support at UTS.

In this workshop participants will learn some of the most common and valuable features of software used in qualitative data analysis. We will also cover some frequent challenges of using software, including ways in which analysis can be mis-directed by software features, and how to take back control. This workshop addresses fundamental questions about qualitative data analysis and what software enables – do not expect a tutorial on how to use NVivo or other software tools!

Recommended audience

All researchers working with qualitative data, especially those considering using a coding-based software such as NVivo, MAXqda.

Learning outcomes:

1. Learn the main software used in qualitative data analysis and their features
2. Learn tips and tricks on how take control of your own qualitative data analyses

Please note that this session will be recorded.