Analyzing Qualitative Data with MAXQDA

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xiii

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2. Introduction: Analyzing Qualitative Data with Software

   • Udo Kuckartz, Stefan Rädiker

   Pages 1-11

3. Getting to Know the Interface of MAXQDA

   • Udo Kuckartz, Stefan Rädiker

   Pages 13-20

4. Setting Up a Project and Importing Data

   • Udo Kuckartz, Stefan Rädiker

   Pages 21-39

5. Transcribing Audio and Video Recordings

   • Udo Kuckartz, Stefan Rädiker

   Pages 41-49

6. Exploring the Data

   • Udo Kuckartz, Stefan Rädiker

   Pages 51-64

7. Coding Text and PDF Files

   • Udo Kuckartz, Stefan Rädiker

   Pages 65-81

8. Coding Video Data, Audio Data, and Images

   • Udo Kuckartz, Stefan Rädiker

   Pages 83-91

9. Building a Coding Frame

   • Udo Kuckartz, Stefan Rädiker

   Pages 93-106

10. Working with Coded Segments and Memos

    • Udo Kuckartz, Stefan Rädiker

    Pages 107-122

11. Adding Variables and Quantifying Codes

    • Udo Kuckartz, Stefan Rädiker

    Pages 123-134

12. Working with Paraphrases and Summaries, Creating Case Overviews

    • Udo Kuckartz, Stefan Rädiker

    Pages 135-149

13. Comparing Cases and Groups, Discovering Interrelations, and Using Visualizations

    • Udo Kuckartz, Stefan Rädiker

    Pages 151-170

14. Analyzing Mixed Methods Data

    • Udo Kuckartz, Stefan Rädiker

    Pages 171-186

15. Working with Bibliographic Information and Creating Literature Reviews

    • Udo Kuckartz, Stefan Rädiker

    Pages 187-200

16. Analyzing Focus Group Data

    • Udo Kuckartz, Stefan Rädiker

    Pages 201-217

17. Analyzing (Online) Survey Data with Closed and Open-Ended Questions

    • Udo Kuckartz, Stefan Rädiker

    Pages 219-229

18. MAXMaps: Creating Infographics and Concept Maps

    • Udo Kuckartz, Stefan Rädiker

    Pages 231-252

19. Collaborating in Teams

    • Udo Kuckartz, Stefan Rädiker

    Pages 253-265

20. Analyzing Intercoder Agreement

    • Udo Kuckartz, Stefan Rädiker

    Pages 267-282

This book presents strategies for analyzing qualitative and mixed methods data with MAXQDA software, and provides guidance on implementing a variety of research methods and approaches, e.g. grounded theory, discourse analysis and qualitative content analysis, using the software. In addition, it explains specific topics, such as transcription, building a coding frame, visualization, analysis of videos, concept maps, group comparisons and the creation of literature reviews. The book is intended for masters and PhD students as well as researchers and practitioners dealing with qualitative data in various disciplines, including the educational and social sciences, psychology, public health, business or economics.

• Qualitative data
• MAXQDA
• Qualitative data analysis
• Mixed methods
• Mixed data
• Visualization
• Coding frames
• Focus groups
• Document analysis
• Video analysis
• Transcription
• Survey data
• MAXMaps
• Text analysis

• Berlin, Germany

  Udo Kuckartz

• Verden, Germany

  Stefan Rädiker

Dr. Udo Kuckartz is a Professor Emeritus of Methods of Social Research in Education at the Philipps-Universität Marburg, Germany. His research focuses on qualitative and quantitative methods, mixed methods and visualization of social science research data. He has published more than twenty textbooks in German, English, Chinese, and Japanese.

Dr. Stefan Rädiker is a research methods and evaluation consultant and trainer. His research focuses on the computer-assisted analysis of qualitative and mixed methods data using MAXQDA software. He has published more than six textbooks in German and Chinese.

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