The main objective of the course is to prepare participants to implement software usage in their qualitative research projects. Throughout the course the participants will be introduced to basic and more advanced features. This practical course will consist of three different topics covering the main stages of the qualitative data research process. The learning curve is fast, therefore users can use MAXQDA as a tool for research, being able to focus on how to master and implement an extensive range of research methodologies instead of struggling learning intricate software procedures. Methodological references and practical clues will be addressed frequently in order to frame the software usage during the course and to guide future incursions by the participants in this area.Ī software package like MAXQDA contains powerful tools to enhance efficient research data management and analysis using project files.

As a completely hands-on course, the activities will consist mostly of demonstrations combined with guided practice using predefined datasets. The course will be organised under three fundamental topics. After the completion of the course, all the participants will be prepared to work independently in their projects using MAXQDA. During the course, participants will obtain a practical overview on how to manage, code, analyse different types of qualitative data and report findings using MAXQDA. MAXQDA is a recognised and easy to use tool for qualitative and/or mixed methods data analysis, now available as a universal application for Windows and Mac OS. This is a course intended to offer an applied introduction to MAXQDA. Nonetheless, dedicated support for MAXQDA installation and usage issues is available and can be obtained in the following official web address. Mastering MAXQDA does not require special abilities in computation. Participants must bring their Windows or Mac OS laptop computers with the 30 days demonstration version of MAXQDA 12 installed (available for download at Every participant will receive a 100 days free MAXQDA license to continue the testing of the software after the course completion. It is not required to hold previous experience on this software package or to detain knowledge in qualitative research methods in general.

Introductory course on MAXQDA version 12 for Windows or Mac. Saturday 4 March: 09:30-12:00 and 13:00-14:30ħ.5 hours over two days Prerequisite Knowledge

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