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    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
    Cluster
    Transparency and Reproducibility in Computation and Analysis, Qualitative Research
    Last updated
    1 January 2020
    Lesson

    Qualitative Research Using Open Tools

    By Beth M. Duckles, Vicky Steeves

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    Level Graduate / Professional · For student, teacher · Language English

    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.

    Keywords Analysis · Librarians · Open Scholarship Tools and Technologies · Qualitative · R · Research Data Management Tools · Researchers · Taguette