AQUAD

MAXQDA

Qualrus

ATLAS.ti

NUD*IST 6

Quirkos

Dedoose

Open Code 3.4

AQUAD generates theory on the basis of qualitative data. Coding may be done in AQUAD either directly on the screen, or in a two-step procedure. In addition to codes, qualitative or quantitative "variables" (e.g., gender, age, profession, specific preferences of the research subjects) may be entered which can be used in combination with the regular codes for selective searches. AQUAD offers 12 pre-formulated "linkages" into which the researcher may enter the codes or variables whose relationships s/he wants to explore. Search for words and phrases, compute their frequency and extract words together with their context. Attach comments to codes and memos to text segments.

€162

FAQ's: http://www.atlasti.de
Information on Atlas.ti mailing list: http://www.atlasti.de

Facilitates the coding, retrieval, and analysis of textual material. Reporting features include Boolean searches of code combinations. The built-in "Hypothesis Tester" uses artificial intelligence techniques to provide a semi-formal mechanism for theory-building. Using artificial intelligence techniques, HyperRESEARCH enables you to test hypotheses or propositions against each case in your study to see if your coding supports your ideas. You build 'if-then' rules, one at a time as shown below. Each rule you create is added to a rule list. When you are ready, you can choose to display the report generated from your rule list. Now with advanced multimedia capabilities, HyperRESEARCH allows you to work with text, graphics, audio, and video sources — making it an invaluable research analysis tool.

Dedoose was created to serve the growing numbers of people integrating qualitative and quantitative methods - using mixed methods. Integrating qualitative and quantitative data is increasingly seen as best practice for research, marketing, business and other fields. Dedoose facilitates the exploration of data from multiple perspectives.

Video tour http://www.dedoose.com/LearnMore/VideoTour.aspx

MAXqda supports everyone who performs qualitative data analysis and helps you systematically evaluate and interpret your texts. It is also a powerful tool for developing theories as well as testing theoretical conclusions of your analysis. It is used in a wide range of academic and non-academic disciplines. MAXqda is user friendly combining a high technical standard and power with an easy and in most parts almost intuitive use of the tool.

User forum: http://www.maxqda.com/maxqda-eng/5_english.htm
Introductory tutorial: http://www.maxqda.com
FAQ's: http://www.maxqda.com/maxqda-eng/support.htm

N6 is the latest product in the NUD*IST range of software. N6 is designed for powerful management and flexible analysis of text data. A responsive, pragmatic tool kit for code-based inquiry and searching. Retrievals use a complete set of Boolean operators on the indexing categories, as well as a set of non-Boolean operators which encourage the generation and exploration of new ideas. Its unique Command Assistant writes macros in seconds – saving you up to several weeks of work. N6 has a redesigned interface with "live" access to text coded at a node, offers the "explorer" display of an Index System integrated with hierarchical tree as option, is directly linked with Decision Explorer and Inspiration, has direct import and export from and to SPSS and any other statistics package, spreadsheet or table-based software. QSR Merge is now included and this also provides for the translation of projects between users.

Developer: http://www.qsrinternational.com/

Lewins, A. and Silver, C. (2004) Choosing a CAQDAS Package - A working paper by Ann Lewins & Christina Silver
Available online as a PDF

Friese, S. (2004) Software Overview
Available online as a PDF at: http://www.quarc.de/software_overview_table.pdf
A very useful table comparing 6 software packages, updated in 2004

NVivo is designed for researchers who need to combine subtle coding with qualitative linking, shaping and modelling. A fine-detailed analyser, NVivo integrates the processes of interpretation and focused questioning. Rich text records are freely edited and coded and linked with multimedia. A project starts as soon as ideas start. NVivo enables you to take qualitative inquiry beyond coding and retrieval, supporting fluid interpretation and theory emergence.

Standard Licence £1,260.00, Educational Licence £360.00

NVivo 9 Student £110.00

OpenCode 3.4 is a tool for coding qualitative data generated from text information such as interviews, observations or field notes. It has been developed to specifically follow the first steps of the Grounded Theory methodology. However, it can of course be used as a tool for classifying and sorting any kind of qualitative text information. The aim has been to create a self-instructive program that is easy to learn and easy to use.
• The main features of the program are to:
• import text from any word processing program
• write memos
• find words in text
• assign codes to segments of the text
• create and manage categories
• search for codes and categories
• print the results from any of the above functions
The program language is English but the data/text and coding can be in any language.

Free

Klas-Göran Sahlén
Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University
SE-901 85 Umeå, Sweden 

Visiting Address
Building 9B, University hospital

Quirkos helps you sort, manage and understand text data. Use it to tag or code relevant sections of data, and compare themes across hundreds of different sources.

It can help qualitative researchers to understand and analyse data such as interview transcripts, surveys, and articles. It's designed to be easy to learn, visual and affordable.

Online training: http://www.quirkos.com/learn-qualitative/learn.html
User Forum: http://www.quirkos.com/forum/

Charles Ragin
Department of Sociology
Social Sciences Building, Room 400
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85721

Ragin, C. C., 1987, The Comparative Method. Moving beyond qualitative and quantitative strategies, Berkeley/Los Angeles/London: Univ. of California Press.

Ragin, C. C., 2000, Fuzzy-Set Social Science, Chicago/London: University of Chicago Press.

Qualrus is a qualitative analysis software program that uses an array of intelligent computational strategies to assist with coding, and qualitative data analysis. It is designed from ground up to establish new standards for qualitative analysis software. Qualrus stresses flexibility of research methodology and does not force any particular research style on the researcher. It can be used for the full range of qualitative research approaches, including grounded theory in which concepts emerge from the data, cultural analysis, interpretive methods, domain analysis, semiotics, life histories, deconstruction, bracketing, experiential analysis, and narratives.

Purchase online: http://www.ideaworks.com/cgi-bin/shop.cgi
User Forum: http://www.ideaworks.com/forum.shtml

Charles Ragin
Department of Sociology
Social Sciences Building, Room 400
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85721

Ragin, C. C., 1987, The Comparative Method. Moving beyond qualitative and quantitative strategies, Berkeley/Los Angeles/London: Univ. of California Press.

Ragin, C. C., 2000, Fuzzy-Set Social Science, Chicago/London: University of Chicago Press.