Qualitative Data Analysis Through Atlas.TI Intensvie

Part 1: Organizing and the Qualitative Data Analysis Process The first session answers a common question for researchers. I have my data. Now what? The main focus of the workshop will be organizing and why it is the first step to the qualitative data analysis process. We will discuss several approaches to organizing data and how to use Atlas.TI in the process. The training will outline the key decisions the researcher must make about the unit of analysis, the coding approach, and what data is most relevant, as well as review the use of folders, codes, and attributes in Atlas. TI. Part 2: Analytical Tools in Atlas.TI The second part of the workshop series is focused on advanced analytical tools in Atlas.TI and how to use them in the analysis process. As a part of this training we will address what "analysis" means for qualitative data and how using a software program can assist in the process. This will include a discussion of fine and broad coding and the use of queries including how the researcher can use folders, codes, and attributes to aid the analytical process.