Computers and Qualitative Research
- 1 May 2004
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Social Science Computer Review
- Vol. 22 (2), 167-178
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0894439303262622
Abstract
Drawing on a range of sources, this article examines patterns in the adoption, appropriation, and use of qualitative analysis software (or CAQDAS—Computer-Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software) in the United Kingdom. It is argued that the take-up and use of CAQDAS, representations of computerassisted as opposed to manual analysis, and certainty about the utility of CAQDAS, are related to user generation. The changing composition of the user base for CAQDAS programs is also discussed.Keywords
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