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Getting Started with Dedoose for Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research

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See Dedoose in action

Learn Dedoose through short and longform video tutorials. View detailed walkthroughs on how to get started and progress your analysis!

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Getting started

Orient yourself to the application and begin your project. Be sure to visit our full video library on YouTube or in the Learning Center.

Welcome to Dedoose

Review a recent webinar for a comprehensive introduction to Dedoose

Create Project

Create a new project and view any existing projects via the Projects workspace

UI Themes and New Codebook View

Set your UI theme and review codes workspace updates with Dedoose 10

Platform features

Deep-dive into specific analytic features such as coding, auto-coding, and using descriptors.

Project Setup

Learn how to create a project and invite others to your project

Descriptors for Qualitative Studies

Learn best practices for implementing descriptors in qualitative studies

Code Setup

Learn the basics of creating codes and child codes

Auto-Code Wizard

Preview the Auto-Code Wizard from a recent webinar

Testing Center

Learn how best to use the Testing Center to retrieve a Cohen's Kappa statistic for your coders.

Data visualization

Preview Dedoose's powerful data visualization capabilities for both qualitative and quantitative data.

Filtering via Charts

Learn about how to filter your data via the Analyze workspace

Code Charts

Review key code-based charts in the Codes workspace

Descriptor Charts

Review key descriptor-based charts in the Analyze workspace