MaxQDA

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MaxQDA is a software tool for qualitative data analysis. It is a state-of-the-art instrument for professional text analysis. MAXQDA contains the add-on MAXDictio, a fully integrated software for dictionary-based content analysis. MAXDictio allows for setting up word frequency lists, dictionaries, stop- and go- lists, etc.  As one of the pioneers in the field, researchers and research institutions from a wide range of scientific disciplines all across the world use MAXDictio.

Access to MaxQDA

MaxQDA is available on the App2Go server without the need to purchase or install the application on your computer. Educational discount prices are available if you wish to purchase the application.

Licensing Information

VCU faculty, staff, and students may access MaxQDA on the App2Go server, which is used to support research and is not intended for instructional use. 

There are five (5) concurrent use licenses of MaxQDA available for use by VCU researchers on the App2Go Server. Only five users may access the application at the same time.

How to us MaxQDA on the App2Go Server

Using a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer, you can access MaxQDA via a browser window. Although MaxQDA runs on the App2Go Server, it appears to be running on your PC. You can open, save, and print files from your PC. Applications on the App2Go server are available to support research projects and are not intended for instructional use.

Only current VCU faculty, staff, and students may access MaxQDA on the App2Go Server. Documentation on how to use the App2Go Server will provide you details such as system requirements, installation, opening files, saving files, and printing. 

Purchase a Copy

MAXQDA offers educational prices for students and faculty if you wish to purchase a copy.

• MAXQDA - Purchasing Information

Training and Support

There are a variety of MaxQDA Plus training and support resources available to assist you with the use of the application.

Training and Documentation

• MAXQDA Features
• MaxQDA Plus Resources
• MaxQDA Tutorials
• MaxQDA User Forum
• MaxQDA Video Tutorials

Other Support Resources

• VCU Center for Clinical and Translational Research
• Computer-Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Networking Project (CAQDAS)
• MaxQDAplus Online Support

Support

For assistance with using MaxQDAplus, please contact the MaxQDA Support, or refer to the manuals and training resources noted above. For issues concerning accessing and running MaxQDAplus on the App2Go server, please contact the IT Support Center.