Qualitative Research

Coding is the act of transforming raw data into manageable and relevant categories for you to work with and analyze.

Qualitative Coding Software can:

• Assist you as you code and analyze your data.
• Provide an easy context for collaboration and better intercoder agreement between researchers on the same project.
• Allow for easy data searching and categorization.

There are a variety of software options for coding qualitative research. These include:

• MAXQDA
• HyperRESEARCH
• ATLAS.ti 8 MAXQDA 2018
•  NVivo 12
•  QDA Miner Full 5
• Ethnograph 6.0
• Dedoose
• Qualrus

Emory has a variety of qualitative qualitative software options on campus. These include:

• MAXQDA
  • Learning Commons at Woodruff Library (MAXQDA is on the nine windows computers on the First Floor)
  • Woodruff Health Sciences Library
  • Tarbutton Hall (Graduate student access only)
• NVIVO
  • Woodruff Health Sciences Library
  • Tarbutton Hall (Graduate student access only)

Transcription is the transformation of video or audio recording into written text.

Transcription Software can be helpful for your qualitative research work. Good options are:

• Express Scribe
• Audacity
• Dragon Naturally Speaking Transcription