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Demonstrating the analytical and reporting capabilities of qualitative software


Tuesday, November 5, 2013 : 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Cynthia Jacobs, EdD, Training and Research Consultancy, QSR International (Americas) Inc., Burlingron, MA
Participants will observe a real-time demonstration of the software to answer their specific research questions about the qualitative data used in the coding exercise, as well as general questions about using software. Dr. Jacobs will show attendees how the software works, how specific analytic techniques can be used (e.g. generating a word cloud, bar charts) to synthesize and summarize data. She will also explain how to combine qualitative and quantitative data for more mixed method analyses.

Learning Areas:

Public health or related research

Learning Objectives:
Describe the types of reports that can be generated using NVivo qualitative data analysis software, Apply session skills to improve the rigor of qualitative analysis.

Keyword(s): Research

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I am the Americas Regional Manager for Training and Research Consultancy at QSR International. I hold a doctorate in Education from the University of Massachusetts Lowell where I began my work with qualitative software, including the development of training strategies, methods and materials. I was involved in developing the content for this session and have conducted qualitative software demonstrations and training for over a decade.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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