Research software

NVivo -       

• Organize and analyze qualitative data sources such as text and multimedia. Classify, sort, and arrange thousands of pieces of information.
• RRU has software licenses available for faculty and students. Student access must be authorized by research project supervisors. Please request a software license from the IT helpdesk.
• Training materials available here, from NVivo’s customer hub
• Video overview series on NVivo, from University of Hull

Dedoose -   

• A cross-platform app for analyzing qualitative and mixed methods research with text, photos, audio, videos, spreadsheet data and more.
• Support from Dedoose
• Video introduction to creating a project

Taguette -  

• For coding text files only. Can work with Word, txt, pdf, Excel
• Download to your computer or server or use their web-based option
• Getting started with Taguette
• You can add collaborators to a project. Under the Project Info tab in top left, click on ‘Manage collaborators.

QDA Miner -      

• Organize, code, annotate, retrieve, and analyze documents and images
• Paid software with a ‘lite’ free version, too
• Support material from QDA
• QDA's Youtube channel

MAXQDA     

• Transcription and mixed methods analysis platform (cross-listed in this guide)
• Student licensing available at reduced cost
• Workshops and webinars from MAXQDA
• MAXQDA Youtube channel