What is the CAQDAS Networking Project?

We provide practical support, training and information in the use of a range of software programs designed to assist qualitative data analysis. We provide platforms for debate concerning the methodological and epistemological issues arising from the use of such software packages and conduct research into methodological applications of CAQDAS under our new research project; Qualitative Innovations in CAQDAS (QUIC). QUIC builds on the work the CAQDAS Networking Project have been undertaking since 1994 to further explore technological and methodological developments in qualitative software and provide additional training and capacity building opportunities to fill identified gaps in support for software users.

We have no commercial links to any software developer or supplier. The project is in receipt of its seventh consecutive term of funding by the UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). Our research project, QUIC is currently funded by the ESRC National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM).

 

The CAQDAS Networking Project and Online QDA

The CAQDAS Networking project resource is closely connected to the Online QDA website, based at Huddersfield University. The two resources have been developed in close collaboration and are intended to provide a rounded service to qualitative researchers. For more information on our collaboration and the relationship between the two websites please see Online QDA Collaboration.

On this site we frequently link to the Online QDA website where additional background information can be found.
These links are indicated by the appearance of the Online QDA logo onlineqda

 

News

22 & 23 April 2010 Kwalon Conference: Is Qualitative Analysis Software really comparable?, University for Humanistics, Utrecht, the Netherlands. Further information
This conference is organised by KWALON, The Dutch Working Group for Qualitative Research, in collaboration with the University for Humanistics (The Netherlands); CAQDAS Networking Project, University of Surrey (United Kingdom), Institute for Qualitative Research, Freie Universitaet Berlin (Germany) and Kwalitatief Sterk, Ghent University (Belgium).

Using Software in Qualitative Research : A Step-by-Step Guide, Sage Publications, London
"The most comprehensive book on qualitative software since Weitzman and Miles' 1995 publication and the only book to ever provide step-by-step support for multiple software packages..."