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Anthropology & archaeology: Qualitative Data Analysis Tools

A guide to library research tools for anthropology and archeology.

Need help with your qualitative data?

MIT is a member of the Qualitative Data Repository (QDR); the MIT community is invited to publish their qualitative (and mixed/multi-method) research with the QDR.

Contact MIT Libraries Data Management Services to get started.

QDA Software Tools, Resources

Starting Atlas.ti, Nvivo, or Dedoose

 

GETTING STARTED WITH ATLAS.TI

Getting Started: 

To create a free account access and limitations outlined here.

Read the “Limitations” section.

License options: https://atlasti.cleverbridge.com/74/purl-order

 
Manuals:

Please use them in conjunction with the videos below when you start, and when you get more comfortable with the interface, as a reference: 

https://atlasti.com/manuals-docs/

 
Video tutorials are available in English, German, Spanish and French.

 


GETTING STARTED WITH NVIVO

 
Getting Started

    Purchase: https://lumivero.com/products/nvivo/

Tutorials
Video Tutorials

 

GETTING STARTED WITH DEDOOSE

Getting Started: 

 Create a free account: https://www.dedoose.com/signup

 Read Pricing info: https://www.dedoose.com/home/pricing (30 Day Free Trial)

 
Manuals:

User Guide is available here and please use in conjunction with the videos below when you start, and when you get more comfortable with the interface, as a reference: https://www.dedoose.com/userguide

 
Video tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/c/DedooseSupport/videos

Watch 1: Dedoose Video Tutorial 1: Qualitative & Mixed Methods Research using Dedoose: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP8K7z0MSiw&t=441s

Watch 2: Dedoose Video Tutorial 2: Code Setup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t740xi7j0YY 

Watch 3: Dedoose Video Tutorial 3: Descriptor Setup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTco5d5PS_M

Watch 4: Creating your first project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i12xsmM7AQU

 

This guide was prepared by Hector Beltran (hectorb@mit.edu) and Ece Turnator (turnator@mit.edu).
Last updated: October, 2024