This workshop aims to provide participants with some basic tools for approaching their qualitative data analysis (and/or understanding how published analyses have come about).

The first half is an introduction to the logic of coding and will take the participants through the key steps of the coding process (pre-analysis, construction of a coding scheme, coding and categorising, pattern-seeking and interpretation, writing-up). We will also discuss different ways how this process is typically implemented (formalised vs less formalised ; inductive vs deductive, etc.), as well as different layers of this process, moving from rather descriptive to more analytical levels.

The second part of the workshop consists in a short introduction to software-assisted coding, with the example of MaxQDA. We will look at the basic functions of MaxQDA and what the software can (and cannot) assist us with. We will then very briefly discuss other available softwares (such as Nvivo, Atlas.ti or Dedoose), as well as the use of AI-tools (that are starting to be included in some softwares) for qualitative data analysis.

This workshop is designed for participants who are beginning to analyze data and want to learn how to get started.

Outline

• Introduction to Coding Logic

  • Pre-analysis

  • Constructing a coding scheme

  • Pattern-seeking and interpretation

  • Write-up

• Process & Implementation

  • Formalised vs. less formalised

  • Inductive vs. deductive

  • From descriptive to analytical

• Software-Assisted Coding

  • MaxQDA

  • Other software

  • The introduction of AI

Participants interested in the software part of the workshop are advised to download the MaxQDA trial version before the workshop (https://www.maxqda.com/). It is valid for 14 days (no cancellation required after that).

The instructor would appreciate if participants could join with their camera on during the workshop and will be happy to take questions and comments throughout the workshop.