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Research Software

Tools to assist with technical aspects of research data collection and analysis.

Legend

= Free

= Subscription cost

= Works on Windows

= Works on Mac

= Works on Linux

Quantum GIS (QGIS)

Quantum GIS (QGIS) -

Create, edit, visualise, analyse and publish geospatial information, this software comes with powerful and useful tools.
QGIS training materials - from QGIS community
An Absolute Beginner's Guide to QGIS 3 – 1hr 10 min Youtube video

ArcGIS

Create and use maps, compiling geographic data, analyzing mapped information, sharing and discovering geographic information, using maps and geographic information in a range of applications, and managing geographic information in a database.
The software is available on some computers in the RRU Library’s computer lab.
Training materials Esri (makers of ArcGIS)
Introduction to ArcGIS 1 hr video on Youtube