wASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL ANTHROPOLOGISTS

Qualitative Data Analysis Software Programs

  • 01 Apr 2014
  • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Sumner School

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Qualitative Data Analysis Software Programs

Speaker:  Asher Beckwitt
Date: Tuesday, 1 April 2014
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Sumner School

Pre-meeting get-together: 5:30 pm, Beacon Bar and Grill Registration is helpful, but not required.  To register, click on the "More Information" link at the bottom of this message.

Description:

Qualitative data analysis software programs can be useful tools if they are used correctly. In the first part of this presentation, I will discuss some of the advantages and disadvantages of using qualitative data analysis software programs. I will also provide an overview of some of the main programs such as: NVivo, Atlas-ti, Ethograph, and Dedoose. In the second part of the presentation, I will provide a brief demonstration of NVivo 10.

Biography:

Dr. Beckwitt received her Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology, specializing in Medical Anthropology, race, gender, and social justice from American University in Washington, DC. She defended her dissertation Surviving Survivorship: Adults Surviving Chlildhood Cancers Experiences with distinction. She also holds a Master’s degree in Sociology from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA.

Dr. Beckwitt is the Chief Executive Officer of Asher Consulting, LLC (a research consulting firm). She specializes in qualitative analysis methods, research design, questionnaire development, NVivo qualitative data analysis software, data analysis, and report writing. She works nationally and internationally across disciplines with faculty, doctoral candidates, and researchers in government and non-profit organizations on qualitative research projects. She offers NVivo training and project consultations for faculty, doctoral candidates, non-profit, corporations, and government organizations.

Meeting venue:  Charles Sumner School, corner of 17th St and M St NW, Washington, DC

How to get there:  The Sumner School is located at 1201 17th St NW (corner of 17th St and M St NW).  The entrance to the meeting area is on 17th St under the black metal stairway. Directions from Metro Red Line: From Farragut North station, take either L St exit, walk one block east to 17th St, turn left and walk 2 blocks north.  Enter the building through the double doors under the black metal staircase.  Check with the front desk for meeting room.

Pre-meeting location:  Beacon Bar & Grill (one block north of Sumner School)

How to get there:  The Beacon Bar & Grill is in the Beacon Hotel located at 1615 Rhode Island Ave NW (corner of Rhode Island and 17th St).  Directions from Metro Red Line Farragut North station: take either L St exit, walk one block east to 17th St, turn left and walk 3 blocks north (one block past Sumner School).  All are welcome.

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