qualitative data analysis services (QDAS)
We aim to help you make the best of available resources, already built to aid researchers
undertaking qualitative research using software
There are a range of resources available for qualitative researchers. Here we list some of our favourites:
Publications
Although a far more comprehensive list of publications resides on the bibliography page of the CAQDAS Networking Project website, our very favourites are:
Lewins A & Silver C (2007) Using Software in Qualitatve Research : A Step-by-Step Guide, Sage Publications, London Maxwell J (2005 2nd ed) Qualitative Research Design : An Interactive Approach, Sage Publications, London
Patashnick, Jennifer L.; Rich, Michael (2005) "Researching human experience: Video Intervention/Prevention Assessment (VIA)" Australasian Journal of Information Systems 12() 103-111
Rich, Michael; Polvinen, Julie; Patashnick, Jennifer L. (2005) "Visual narratives of the pediatric illness experience: Children communicating with clinicians through video" Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America 14() 571-587
Christina Silver & Jennifer Patashnick (2011) ‘Finding Fidelity : Advancing Audiovisual Analysis using Software’, FQS 12(1), Thematic Issue: Is Qualitative Software Really Comparable? Silver C & Lewins A (2010) 'Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis' in Penelope Peterson, Eva Baker, Barry McGaw (Editors), International Encyclopedia of Education, Vol 6, pp 326-334. Oxford: Elsevier Silver C & Fielding N (2008) Using Computer Packages in Qualitative Research, in Willig C & Stainton-Rogers W (eds.) The Sage Handbook of Qualitative Research in Psychology, London, Sage Publications.
Discussion lists
There are several forums and email discussion lists about qualitative research. Searching the archives can be useful.
Qual-software is an email discussion list run by the CAQDAS Networking Project enabling software users, methodologists and software developers to discuss any aspect of qualitative analysis using software
QUALRS-L(Qualitative Research for the Human Sciences) is an email discussion list hosted by the University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia USA. List members discuss a whole range of issues concerning qualitative research - with or without the use of software.
Qual-research is an email discussion list hosted by Jiscmail, the UK National Academic Mailing List Service. List members discuss a whole range of issues concerning qualitative research - with or without the use of software.
Online Resources
CAQDAS Networking Project
Providing support and training to qualitative researchers at all levels with scheduled events throughout the year, a CAQDAS helpline, free seminars, comprehensive bibliography, online articles, and more.
Online QDA
‘Just in time’ information concerning Qualitative Data Analysis methods and techniques, including step-by-step get started help for selected CAQDAS packages. Exemplar qualitative research projects
Video Intervention/Prevention Assessment (VIA)
Based in the Center on Media and Child Health at Children's Hospital Boston, VIA is a programme of research projects in which children and adolescents teach clinicians about the realities of their illness experiences and needs.
Individual software developer websites
Most software sites provide product descriptions, demonstration versions, and their own user discussion forums. Searching the archives of discussion lists and forums can be great ways to find answers to common problems and explore the experiences of other users. There is a comprehensive list of software developer websites on the CAQDAS Networking Project's website.