Qualitative and Mixed Methods Data Analysis Using Dedoose: A Practical Approach for Research Across the Social Sciences

Qualitative and Mixed Methods Data Analysis Using Dedoose(R) A Practical Approach for Research Across the Social Sciences by Michelle Salmona, Eli Lieber, Dan Kaczynski provides both new and experienced researchers with a guided introduction to dealing with the methodological complexity of mixed methods and qualitative inquiry using Dedoose(R) software. The authors use their depth of experience designing and updating Dedoose(R) as well as their published research to give the reader practical strategies for using Dedoose(R) from a wide range of research studies. Case study contributions by outside researchers provide readers with rich examples of how to use Dedoose(R) in practical, applied social science and health settings.

Dr. Michelle Salmona is President of the Institute for Mixed Methods Research (IMMR) and an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Canberra. With a background as a project management professional and a senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy, UK, she is a specialist in research design, methods and analysis. Michelle is a co-founder of IMMR, building global collaborations for grant development, and customized training and consultancy services for individuals and groups engaged in mixed-methods and qualitative analysis.

Michelle works as an international consultant in program evaluation; research design; and mixed-methods and qualitative data analysis using data applications. Her research focus is to better understand how to support doctoral success and strengthen the research process; and build data-driven decision making capacity in the corporate world. Michelle′s particular interests relate to the relationship between digital tools and doctoral success. Recent research includes exploring the changing practices of qualitative research during the dissertation phase of doctoral studies, and investigates how we bring learning into the use of technology during the research process. Michelle is currently working on projects with researchers from education, information systems, business communication, leadership, and finance.

Dr. Eli Lieber has spent over 20 years at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) focused on the advancement of thinking about and strategically implementing qualitative and mixed methods approaches in social science research. Eli's recent work has focused on the continued development of mixed methods strategies. He is particularly interested in what we do with all the data we gather, how we integrate data, and how evolving technologies can make our research and evaluation more efficient and effective.

As for next steps, Eli is looking forward to continuing his work with his Institute for Mixed Methods Research (IMMR) colleagues; a truly diverse group of individuals from around the world. Dr. Lieber believes the IMMR mission will be an ongoing service to building methodological capacity, relationship building, engagement and communication regarding evolving mixed methods work, and bringing the deep experience of IMMR associates into the service of those employing these practices. Dr. Lieber is optimistic about how strong mixed methods research can benefit the social sciences through engaging with colleagues directly, with groups at larger institutions and professional organizations, and through the forging of strategic partnerships.

Professor Dan Kaczynski is a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Mixed Methods Research (IMMR). He is currently appointed as a Professor supervising doctoral candidates at the University of Canberra, Australia and is Professor Emeritus at Central Michigan University. Dan's research interests in the United States and Australia advance technological innovations in qualitative and mixed methods data analysis in the social sciences.

Dan is actively engaged as a program evaluation consultant and has over 20 years' consulting experience conducting state, national and international evaluations. He has held leadership roles in program administration and as a research center director with extensive experience as Principal Investigator of over $35 million in grant awards. His work has been shared professionally with over 230 professional presentations nationally and internationally. Dan has written over 40 published research articles and co-authored six books and book chapters. In addition, Dan has supervised over 95 doctoral dissertations and professional specialist thesis.