New Horizons To Analyze Qualitative Data: Computer-assisted Software

Abstract

Considering the demanding requirements of the network-based environment, which has increasingly influenced the different sorts of socialization, information exchanges, and educational opportunities, researchers highlighted how the realization of scientific research and projects affected by technology. Qualitative data analysis becomes a challenging task for researchers due to the availability of updated multimedia resources as videos, images, and records, which require more developed means to improve the research quality. This study examined Ph.D. students' perspectives and attitudes towards incorporating Computer-Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis (CAQDA) to analyze the quantitative data collected from their pilot studies. The investigation followed the explanatory sequential method of research administered to second-year Ph.D. 14 students enrolling at Mostefa Benboulaid University – Batna 2. Results revealed that there were not many users of CAQDAS among the participants. However, the tendency of its implementation is on the rise. Others claimed there are no clear advantages for which they would spend their time to learn using a given software.