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The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) provides medical, preventative, and rehabilitative services for all the state’s 4.6 million citizens. Due to the significant impact of hurricanes on the region every year, the LDH must maintain plans for the emergency evacuation of entire hospitals based in the most populated portion of the state, to alternative, out-of-state […]
From the Channel Island fox to an African antelope called the gerenuk, it is a diverse group of endangered animals that Palisade’s @RISK and PrecisionTree® are working to protect. The popular tools are being introduced to scientists and veterinarians by the IUCN-World Conservation Union’s Conservation Breeding Specialist Group. They are used in the group’s ongoing […]
In the manufacturing industry supply planning is done based on forecasts of demand and prices of raw materials, but predicting these factors is extremely difficult. For this reason it is vital to understand the difference between forecasts and reality, and how this affects management. At the Planning Department of Hitachi Solutions East Japan, Ltd., @RISK […]
Document analysis is the process of reviewing or evaluating documents both printed and electronic in a methodical manner. The document analysis method, like many other qualitative research methods, involves examining and interpreting data to uncover meaning, gain understanding, and come to a conclusion. What is Meant by Document Analysis? Document analysis pertains to the process […]
Go Forwards in Time with Citation Tracking As it’s vital for researchers to consult a variety of external sources when conducting research, such as in a literature review, you might use a bibliography to find additional sources (like we discuss in our Bibliography Hacking article!). But what if there was a way to find out […]
On any given day, close to 80% of NVivo users are busy with interview analysis. Like you, they're looking for the best way to make sense of their data so they can deliver robust results. If you’re just getting started with analyzing interviews using thematic analysis, it can be hard knowing where to start. These […]
Learn about the stages of qualitative coding in this post with Dr. Philip Adu, Founder and Methodology Expert at the Center for Research Methods Consulting, LLC. What is Qualitative Coding? Coding in qualitative data is the process of labeling your data to help identify key themes and connections between the data. Coding qualitative data is […]
On the first day of research, my data gave to me... Join us as we help you to (re)discover some of the key elements of NVivo, powerful qualitative data analytics software, that will help set you up for success in 2024. Our 14 days of qualitative and mixed methods research (in honor of NVivo 14, […]
Using grounded theory, you can examine a specific process or phenomenon and develop new theories derived from the collected real-world data and their analysis. Grounded theory research is an inductive approach in which a theory is developed based on data. This is the opposite of the traditional hypothesis-deductive research approaches where hypotheses are formulated and […]
Have you seen the advancements discussed in the new Sage Handbook of Mixed Methods Research Design (Poth, 2023)? This webinar will explore several emerging design advancements for the requisite integration of qualitative and quantitative data and findings within mixed methods research — including evolutions in typologies, use of technology, descriptions of culture, community-based approaches, and […]
The CATA and RATA tasks have extensive use in sensory research. While primarily intended for consumer evaluation, they also serve as alternatives to profiling tasks and are suitable for trained judges. In such instances, it is vital to analyze the panel's performance and conduct a multivariate analysis of sessions. This webinar demonstrates how to address […]
Productive scholars establish a routine, a rhythm, that boosts productivity. Most preserve morning hours to tackle their most intellectually demanding tasks and push more routine tasks like meetings and teaching to the afternoon. Most work 40-50 hours per week, though some work more, with about half that time focused on research activities. Productive scholars set […]
