Using Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software: Respecting Voices Within Data Management and Analysis

Publisher Summary The chapter reviews the use of computer assisted qualitative data analysis software (CAQDAS). CAQDAS is a useful part of research life. The chapter aims to bring the use of CAQDAS to life a little more for non-users. It raises and discusses some points about data management and analysis that can be addressed through the use of CAQDAS. The chapter outlines the details of CAQDAS use within one particular research project, and offers some convincing thoughts on the broader issues involved in becoming someone who uses coding and IT as a part of his/her research process based on a personal experience. The chapter discusses managing CAQDAS and the ethics of research project management, timing, networks of expertise, and discussion. The chapter concludes that one needs good research practice to make CAQDAS a supreme tool for any research.