Dedoose Software
Dedoose is a qualitative and mixed methods research software which can be used to analyse text, audio, video and spreadsheet data. In essence, it aids the conversion of qualitative data, in this case interview transcripts, into more useful quantitative data (graphs and tables). Dedoose was chosen over its competitors because of its mixed methods capabilities and the freedom that a web-based software allows.
The benefit of mixed method research is that "descriptors" could be attached to each transcript, for example, the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of that device or the type of device. This allowed a much deeper analysis of the problems facing the Marine Energy industry.
Figure 5 shows a screenshot of the Dedoose software.
The benefit of mixed method research is that "descriptors" could be attached to each transcript, for example, the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of that device or the type of device. This allowed a much deeper analysis of the problems facing the Marine Energy industry.
Figure 5 shows a screenshot of the Dedoose software.
Figure 5: A Screeshot from Dedoose.