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  • 1.  Review Article on Content Analysis Software? ( was Content analysis software for simplified Chinese text

    Posted 09-02-2006 14:28
    Walter et al.,

    I found a lot of information and comparisons on the web when I was
    researching software for qualitative reserach. Some keywords are
    "Qualitative Data Analysis Software" or "Computer Assisted Qualitative
    Data Analysis" (put them in quotes in Google so the search engine will
    treat the entire phrase as a search term). For starters, see, for
    example, http://www.audiencedialogue.org/soft-qual.html and
    http://caqdas.soc.surrey.ac.uk/ChoosingLewins&SilverV5July06.pdf.

    The software can be tricky to learn to use, so I recommend that you
    invest in a training program--the time you save, compared to trying to
    figure it out yourself, will make the investment well worth while. But,
    if you can't do that, at least some of the companies (like the Atlas.ti
    folks) have good on-line tutorials.

    Having done a text-based research project using Word and then an
    interview-based one (my dissertation) using Atlas.ti, I highly recommend
    getting the specialized software. It would be even more valuable for
    team research.

    Ruth

    Walter Derzko wrote:
    > IS anyone aware of a good recent review article on Content Analysis
    > Software?
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    Ruth H. Axelrod
    (H/O) 301-593-4938


  • 2.  Review Article on Content Analysis Software? ( was Content analysis software for simplified Chinese text

    Posted 09-02-2006 15:07
    Here is a link on the programs for qualitative software analysis: http://www.qsrinternational.com/index.htm. Also, my dissertation method discussed the appropriateness of such software. If you are interested, let me know and I'll email you a copy of it.    
     
    Enjoy The Journey of Life!
     
    Kindly,
    Dr. Hamid H. Kazeroony
    University of Phoenix, Dallas
    kazeroon@uophx.edu
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    IS anyone aware of a good recent review article on Content Analysis
    Software?

    Walter Derzko
    Walter.derzko@utoronto.ca


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    [mailto:IMD-L@AOMLISTS.PACE.EDU] On Behalf Of Ruth H. Axelrod
    Sent: Saturday, September 02, 2006 11:48 AM
    To: IMD-L@AOMLISTS.PACE.EDU
    Subject: Re: Content analysis software for simplified Chinese text

    Josh,

    I think that Atlas.ti (a program developed at a German university) can
    handle it if you have the Chinese version of WIN.  Check out
    http://www.atlasti.com/.

    Ruth

    Josh Keller {msbad666} wrote:
    > I am looking into the possibility of conducting quantitative content
    > analysis of simplified Chinese texts and would like to know if anyone is
    > aware of the availability and quality of content analysis software that
    > can analyze Chinese text, either as a stand-alone application or as part
    > of an application that includes analysis of English texts. Please direct
    > all comments to my email below.
    >
    > 
    >
    > Thanks for your help,
    >
    > 
    >
    > Josh Keller
    >
    > PhD Candidate
    >
    > Department of Management
    >
    > McCombs School of Business
    >
    > University of Texas at Austin
    >
    > Josh.keller@phd.mccombs.utexas.edu
    >
    > 
    >

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    Ruth H. Axelrod
    (H/O) 301-593-4938