Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to MAXQDA

• Overview of MAXQDA interface and features
• Setting up a new project and importing various data types
• Navigating the MAXQDA workspace and tools
• Organizing data with codes, categories, and documents
• Case Study: Create a new project in MAXQDA, import qualitative data, and organize it into initial categories and codes.

Module 2: Coding and Organizing Data

• Creating and applying codes (codes and code systems) to data
• Using MAXQDA’s auto-coding and manual coding features
• Organizing and managing codes and categories
• Analyzing and refining coding schemes
• Case Study: Code interview transcripts and organize codes into categories to identify key themes.

Module 3: Analyzing Data and Querying Information

• Conducting text searches and queries in MAXQDA
• Analyzing patterns and relationships in coded data
• Using MAXQDA’s visual tools (code matrix, word clouds)
• Performing comparison and cross-analysis between different data sets
• Case Study: Use queries and visual tools to analyze a dataset and identify major themes and relationships.

Module 4: Advanced Analysis Techniques

• Performing mixed methods analysis (qualitative and quantitative data integration)
• Utilizing MAXQDA’s advanced analysis features (e.g., mixed methods integration, content analysis)
• Conducting case study analysis and thematic analysis
• Using MAXQDA for longitudinal data analysis
• Case Study: Analyze a mixed methods dataset, integrating qualitative and quantitative data to explore complex research questions.

Module 5: Reporting and Exporting Results

• Generating and customizing reports and visualizations in MAXQDA
• Exporting data, codes, and visualizations for presentations and publications
• Integrating MAXQDA findings with other software tools (e.g., MS Word, Excel)
• Preparing a research report based on MAXQDA analysis
• Case Study: Create a comprehensive research report using MAXQDA, including visualizations and detailed findings, ready for presentation.