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Description
Key Features:
1. Coding: COSTAQDA provides a robust coding platform that allows researchers to categorize and tag qualitative data efficiently. It supports various coding methods, including descriptive, narrative, in vivo, and emotion coding, making it adaptable to a wide range of research methodologies.
2. Ordering/Organizing: The software enables users to structure their coded data systematically. Researchers can organize codes into hierarchies, categories, or themes, which is crucial for understanding complex relationships within the data and preparing it for deeper analysis.
3. Theme Discovery: COSTAQDA includes advanced tools for identifying and extracting themes from coded data. This thematic analysis capability helps researchers uncover patterns and insights that are essential for drawing meaningful conclusions from qualitative studies.
4. Testing Analysis: COSTAQDA supports the validation of research findings through its Testing Analysis feature. It includes an Inter-Coder Reliability test using Cohen's Kappa, which ensures consistency and reduces bias in coding, particularly in collaborative research projects.
Description
Tosmana serves as a valuable tool for conducting Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA). This software supports both csQCA (Crisp-Set Qualitative Comparative Analysis) and mvQCA (Multi-Value QCA) assessments. For further information regarding QCA, you can visit the website of Charles Ragin and the COMPASSS Research Group. Development of this software began in 2000, and after a period of inactivity, the launch of version 1.4 in June 2016 signaled a revival in its progress. A website overhaul also took place in June 2016. Users can conveniently import data into TOSMANA by copying directly from a spreadsheet program. To accomplish this, open your dataset in the spreadsheet application, highlight all relevant data cells including the variable names in the first row, and copy them. In TOSMANA, navigate to File>Import from Clipboard to load the data, which will replace any previously existing information within the software. Once the import is completed successfully, it is essential to save your file in the appropriate format to ensure data integrity. This process not only makes data management easier but also enhances the overall user experience.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
GitHub
Pricing Details
$80
Free Trial
Free Version
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Free Trial
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Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Global Centre for Academic Research
Founded
2019
Country
South Africa
Website
www.vleresearch.net
Vendor Details
Company Name
Lasse Cronqvist
Country
Germany
Website
www.tosmana.net
Product Features
Qualitative Data Analysis
Annotations
Collaboration
Data Visualization
Media Analytics
Mixed Methods Research
Multi-Language
Qualitative Comparative Analysis
Quantitative Content Analysis
Sentiment Analysis
Statistical Analysis
Text Analytics
User Research Analysis
Product Features
Qualitative Data Analysis
Annotations
Collaboration
Data Visualization
Media Analytics
Mixed Methods Research
Multi-Language
Qualitative Comparative Analysis
Quantitative Content Analysis
Sentiment Analysis
Statistical Analysis
Text Analytics
User Research Analysis