Qualitative Research Tools and Resources

QDA Miner Lite is a free easy-to-use version of a popular qualitative research software package.  It can be used for the analysis of textual data such as interviews, open-ended responses, transcripts, field notes, etc. as well as the analysis of still images.

• Import documents from a variety of formats including Word, HTML, PDF, plain text, CSV, and Excel.
• Intuitive coding using codes organized in a tree structure.
• Add comments or memos to coded segments.
• Text search tool for retrieving and coding text segments
• Coding frequency analysis
• Export tables to Excel, Word, or CSV.

Video contains an index to go directly to a topic.

1.  Download and install the software from the Provalis web site.  http://provalisresearch.com/products/qualitative-data-analysis-software/freeware/. 
   • QDA Miner Lite is PC based software.  For MAC users Provalis has tested several solutions and there is a free option using Winebottler to build a MAC app-bundle.
     •  Instructions for using Winebottler a free version of Crossover.
2. Begin your project by creating a new project from existing documents
3. Add variables from an Excel spreadsheet.
   • Variables correspond to quantitative data about different cases.  They can include information such as gender, age, ethnicity, location, etc. 
   • Variables can also be added manually from the menu bar.
4. Code your data.
   • Codes and categories can be added before you start coding (Recommended)
   • or can be created when you are coding text segments. 
5. Analyze your data by...
   • retrieving your coded segments as well as create charts and graphs of the frequency of codes you have used
   • and/or searching for words, phrases, and associated words.
6. You can export data to be used in other programs such as Excel and SPSS

Complete list of short video tutorials for both Lite and full version

QDA Miner Manual

• Download WineBottler, a free program that packages Windows-based programs into Mac app-bundles.  You will need to download the 4.0.1.1 developer version if you are running the High Sierra or Mojave.
  • Note: Ads are presented to support this open-source software development. You can skip the pop-up ads in the center of the screen by clicking the yellow "skip ads" button at the top right of the window.  
• Download the QDAMiner Lite Windows .exe file.
• Follow the instruction below to create the app.

For additional information about creating an app using paid products like Crossover or a virtual machine: