Qualitative Research Using Open Tools

By Beth M. Duckles, Vicky Steeves.
Analysis Librarians Open Scholarship Tools and Technologies Qualitative R Research Data Management Tools Researchers Taguette

Abstract

Qualitative research has long suffered from a lack of free tools for analysis, leaving no options for researchers without significant funds for software licenses. This presents significant challenges for equity. This panel discussion will explore the first two free/libre open source qualitative analysis tools out there: qcoder (R package) and Taguette (desktop application). Drawing from the diverse backgrounds of the presenters (social science, library & information science, software engineering), we will discuss what openness and extensibility means for qualitative research, and how the two tools we’ve built facilitate equitable, open sharing.

Link to resource: https://zenodo.org/record/2673016

Type of resources: Lesson

Education level(s): Graduate / Professional

Primary user(s): student, teacher

Subject area(s): Applied Science, Life Science, Physical Science, Social Science

Language(s): English