Training on Qualitative Data Management and Analysis using Atlas.ti

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Learn about the methodological principles behind ATLAS.ti
• Learn the role of ATLAS.ti in the research process.
• Use ATLAS.ti in data analysis following an approach emphasizing data integration, organization, and constant documentation of the process.

Course Duration

Online    7 Days

Classroom-based    5 Days

Course Outline

Introduction to ATLAS.ti

Conceptual introduction

• Qualitative data analysis.
• Computer-assisted qualitative data analysis.
• What does ATLAS.ti do?
• A work model for ATLAS.ti.

The components of an ATLAS.ti project

• What is the project?
• The objects of the project

Setting up the HU: Creating the project

• Saving the project
• Commenting the project

 Adding/importing and loading the project’s documents

• Adding/importing source documents
• Accessing the documents through drop-down menu and side panel/Navigator
• Accessing documents in the Manager
• Commenting on documents

Organizing documents in groups/families

• Definitions and applications.
• Creating groups/families.

Data Segmentation

• Definitions and applications
• Selecting segments in the documents and creating free quotations
• Renaming quotations
• Commenting quotations

Writing Reflections in the Form of Memos

• Definitions and applications
• The Research Diary memo
• Using the Research Diary memo to describe the data segmentation process
• Incorporating quotations into the memo
• Linking memos to quotations

Coding

• Definitions and applications.
• Two approaches: inductive and deductive
• Creating codes inductively: In vivo coding and Open coding
• Creating codes deductively: Free codes
• Coding using different strategies

Data Exploration, Analysis and Visualization

• Semantic linkages between codes
• Definitions and applications
• Linking the codes
• Representing the linkage graphically
• Word frequency counts: The Word Cruncher
• Co-occurrences
• The Query Tool
• The Code-Document Table

Survey importation

Teamwork (ATLAS.ti 7 Windows)

Training Approach

This Atlas.ti course is delivered by our seasoned trainers who have vast experience as expert professionals in using Atlas.ti software. The course is taught through a mix of practical activities, theory, group works and case studies.

Training manuals and additional reference materials are provided to the participants.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organization-wide needs. A training needs assessment will be done on the training participants to collect data on the existing skills, knowledge gaps, training expectations, and tailor-made needs.