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Qualitative Research

Help with qualitative research methods and finding qualitative data such as text.

Software Manuals

Sage Research Methods: Qualitative Content and Interpretation

Learning Resources for Qualitative Analysis

Software for Qualitative Analysis

You do not need software for qualitative analysis, but there are several tools you can use. A list of software for qualitiative analysis  is available from ITAM (log in required). (ITAM - Information Technology Asset Management - is a software-sharing consortium for university units that choose to opt-in. For more information, or to request software, send an email to umichitam-help@umich.edu)

The Library does not provide support for qualitative software like NVivo and Atlas.ti. Please use the tutorials linked above.

Books on Qualitative Analysis

Resources for Teaching Qualitative Analysis