Lecture Notes: Introduction to Atlas.ti for Qualitative Data Analysis

What is Qualitative Analysis?

• Focus on data reduction
• Identify significant information
• Develop codes and themes
• Helps address research questions

Introduction to Atlas.ti

• Software for qualitative data analysis
• Offers AI functionalities
• Useful for beginners and experienced users
• A series of instructional videos available

Accessing Atlas.ti

• Available in three versions:
  • Desktop (Windows and Mac)
  • Web
• Free trial available
• Discount code available in the description

Overview of Atlas.ti Features

Project Setup

• Open existing projects or create new ones
• Example project: "Burnout among Healthcare Physicians"
• Data includes demographics, codes, and quotations

Coding and Analysis

• Develop codes based on research questions
• Code groups help develop themes
• Significant information is connected to codes

Tools and Features

• Memos for personal reflections
• Document groups based on demographics
• Visual representation of data

AI and Advanced Features

AI Functions

• AI coding for automatic code generation
• Intentional AI coding considers research questions
• AI can summarize data

Analysis Tools

• Co-occurrence analysis to find code relationships
• Code-document analysis to find connections

Import and Export Options

• Import data from various sources (e.g., Twitter, Evernote)
• Export codebooks for use in other qualitative software

Conclusion

• Overview provided to familiarize with Atlas.ti
• Further videos will cover detailed instruction
• Promo code available for software purchase

Additional Information

• Reach out with questions or for further explanations
• Discount links and more resources in the description