LibGuides: Graduate Student Resources: Qualitative Research Tools

Tools available at MUW

SPSS - MUW utilizes SPSS Statistics Base software for classroom instruction and data gathering/analysis. SPSS is supplied on all MUW issued computers (all library lab computers have SPSS). We also have a site license that provides “At Home” use to all MUW faculty, staff, and currently enrolled students to use SPSS on personal devices. If you would like to receive instructions on how to install on your personal device, please contact the ITS office at (662) 329-7282.
Qualtrics - MUW offers access to Qualtrics survey software. This software is available to all employees and students with an muw.edu email address. To create an account, simply go to https://muw.qualtrics.com, choose Mississippi University for Women and sign in to the WConnect portal and accept the user agreement. A more in-depth guide to using Qualtrics can be found here (courtesy of Kent State).

Google Forms - Google's form tool, accessible through Google Drive, and capable of customization to a degree.
R Studio - helps users import, manipulate, and analyze data, making it easier to explore and understand datasets; provides tools for creating various types of plots and charts to visualize data patterns and relationships; and users can build and evaluate statistical models within RStudio, including regression, hypothesis testing, and other statistical techniques. Free, but requires download.
Survey Monkey - survey tool designed for feedback, allows for some data analysis.

Best Practices for Survey Research, American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR)

Best Practices, Washington State University