Which Software is right for you?
	If you are not sure about which software package is appropriate for you or your research project, please fill out the following questionnaire and e-mail back to us. Please note that we can only advise on software packages, which we know inside out. These are: ATLAS.ti, Decision Explorer, NVIVO and MAXqda. NOTE: This service is free of charge!! Your Contact Details Name Email Address Telephone Fax About You 1. How experienced are you in analysing qualitative data? Absolute beginner Studied the theory but no practical experience Some experience (1-2 previous projects) A lot of experience (3+ previous projects) 2. What qualitative analysis approaches have you used? Select One None in Particular Grounded Theory Thematic Analysis Discourse Analysis Conversational Analysis Cognitive Mapping Ethnographic Analysis other (please specify) 3. In what discipline is your major degree? Select One Sociology Anthropoloy Psychology Geography History Business Studies Health Services Studies Social Policy other (please specify) 4. How computer literate are you? (tick all that you are confident using) Basic word-processing skills Using search and replace function in word-processor using different heading levels in word-processor Finding and moving files in Windows Explorer or My Computer Zipping up files Using a spreadsheet Downloading files from the Web About Your Research Project 1.Write a paragraph, about the subject and the objectives of your research. 2 .What kind of data do you have in your project? (tick all that are relevant) Structured interviews Semi-structured or unstructured interviews Focus group Observations Documentary material (e.g. letters, records etc.) Transcripts of meetings Photographs Videotapes Audiotapes Maps Other (please specify) 3. About how many documents will you collect? 4. What approach to the analysis will you take? 5. Is there a quantitative element in your project? Yes No If yes, describe? 6. Is this a team-based project? Yes No If yes, describe? 7. Which package(s) are you considering for this project and why? 8. Are you under a tight deadline? Yes No If Yes, how much time do you have to complete the analysis? 9. Is anyone in your department or organisation using a software package to help them analyse qualitative data? Yes No If Yes, which package? 10. Is there any other information, which you feel should be considered?