Choosing Qualitative Data Analysis Software: Atlas/ti and Nudist Compared
1998; SAGE Publishing; Volume: 3; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês
10.5153/sro.178
ISSN1360-7804
Autores Tópico(s)Information Systems Theories and Implementation
ResumoChoosing between Nudist and Atlas/ti, the main qualitative data analysis software packages can be difficult. To assist researchers in making this choice, I have conceptualised their differences along two dimensions, related to the qualities of the software and of the research project. The software dimension is structural design, and the project dimension is complexity. Software structure is dichotomised between structured, sequential, verbal versus visual, spatial, interconnected modes of operation. Projects are dichotomised between homogeneous sample, short timeframe, single data-type, single data analyst; versus multiple samples, longitudinal data, multiple data types and team data analysis. First I review the CAQDAS literature. Then I outline the different personalities and strengths of Atlas/ti and Nudist, and show how they match these dimensions. I offer suggestions as to how to choose, and whether to use in tandem with complementary conceptual network software.
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