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Qualitative Analysis for Quantitative People: Getting Started in Qualitative Research

This session aims to provide a foundational understanding of qualitative research for those more familiar with quantitative methods. We’ll explore the basics of qualitative research, including its philosophical foundations and methodological approaches. Participants will be introduced to various theories applicable to qualitative research, offering them a broader perspective for their studies. We’ll also cover the essential concept of coding qualitative data, equipping attendees with practical skills to better navigate this aspect of qualitative research. This workshop is designed to help participants venture into the world of qualitative research with confidence.

Note: This is one of four sessions being offered about qualitative research. Sessions 2, 3, and 4 will teach participants how to use Dedoose for qualitative research. Participants are welcome to attend any or all of these workshops. You are not required to come to all of them.

Led by Heather Barker, Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Statistics
Co-sponsored by Data Nexus and the Center for Writing Excellence

Software Tools for Qualitative Analysis: An Introduction to Dedoose

In this session, we will walk you through the essential steps of using Dedoose, a powerful qualitative analysis tool. We’ll begin with data preparation, ensuring your research materials are ready for analysis. Then, we’ll provide an overview of Dedoose, highlighting its key features and benefits. You’ll learn how to import your data into the platform, how to create parent and child codes, and how to code your data. We’ll also delve into memoing, an invaluable practice for capturing insights and reflections. Additionally, we’ll explore Dedoose’s collaborative features, enabling you to work efficiently with your research team.

Note: This is one of four sessions being offered about qualitative research. Sessions 2, 3, and 4 will teach participants how to use Dedoose for qualitative research. Participants are welcome to attend any or all of these workshops. You are not required to come to all of them.

Led by Heather Barker, Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Statistics
Co-sponsored by Data Nexus and the Center for Writing Excellence

Participants should bring their laptops with Dedoose installed. �鶹��Ƶ faculty can download for a 30 day free trial. We’ll discuss how you can request a permanent version of Dedoose from �鶹��Ƶ at the workshop (add this to each description).

Using Dedoose to Explore Patterns, Relationships, and Findings

In this session, we will dive into the advanced features of Dedoose, demonstrating how to use descriptors to uncover and examine relationships within your qualitative data. You’ll gain valuable insights into how to identify and analyze connections between themes, categories, and concepts. Furthermore, we’ll showcase the power of creating data visualizations within Dedoose, allowing you to visually map and explore patterns that may have otherwise remained hidden. This session will be helpful for researchers looking to elevate their qualitative analysis and gain a deeper understanding of their data.

Note: This is one of four sessions being offered about qualitative research. Sessions 2, 3, and 4 will teach participants how to use Dedoose for qualitative research. Participants are welcome to attend any or all of these workshops. You are not required to come to all of them.

Led by Heather Barker, Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Statistics
Co-sponsored by Data Nexus and the Center for Writing Excellence

Participants should bring their laptops with Dedoose installed. �鶹��Ƶ faculty can download for a 30 day free trial. We’ll discuss how you can request a permanent version of Dedoose from �鶹��Ƶ at the workshop (add this to each description).

Understanding Musical Data, April 10, 2025 – Dr. Christopher White, Associate Professor of Music Theory, UMASS Amherst

Participants will explore musical corpora—large collections of encoded music in a particular style—by analyzing patterns and structures in real-world compositions. Through guided exercises using simple Google Sheets, participants will learn how to: (1) Examine musical distributions (how often certain musical events appear) and (2) Identify transition probabilities (how likely one section of music will follow another).

The Indigenous Perspective Praxis: Holistic Data Science Workflow Designs for Building Community Partnerships, Education and Citizen Engagement.
Featured Speaker : Dr. Joseph Robertson
When: September 23rd, 4:30-5:30pm

Description:The Indigenous Perspective Praxis is Mato Ohitika Analytics LLC’s most recent work in bringing theory to practice using data science workflows to solve community challenges. This interdisciplinary concept connects to Dr. Robertson’s doctoral work in using the Data Sovereignty Initiative framework to educate communities on the ethical examination of how to bridge science and culture.Dr. Robertson will present key topics on data sovereignty, tribal governance, data and artificial intelligence ethics and will demonstrate how to design and build ethical systems using data science.

Biography: Dr. Joseph Robertson is an enrolled member of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation and is the founder and Chief Data Scientist of Mato Ohitika Analytics LLC (MOA).Dr. Robertson’s commitment to speak with students, faculty, community members, and grass roots organizations about his work is part of Mato Ohitika Analytics LLC’s broader educational and citizen science initiatives to bring the Indigenous Perspective praxis’s holistic data science workflow designs to underrepresented communities and to provide equitable access through building academic, cultural, and community partnerships.Dr. Robertson holds a PhD in Computational Science and Statistics and a Master of Science in Statistics from South Dakota State University, and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Colorado State University.

Unlocking Your Data Potential : Creating a Data Portfolio, October 31, 2024 with Stephen Morris ’11 (AWS), Lee Rainie (Imagining the Digital Future Center), and Ellie Najewicz (IBM).

What to include in your portfolio, finding support to create a portfolio, and how to highlight the digital world.

Featuring Dr. Bill Evans, �鶹��Ƶ Assistant Professor of Exercise Science | Thursday September 24| 4:30-5:30pm

We live in a “take culture,” where everyone wants to know everyone else’s opinion, particularly in the sports and fitness industry. In fact, one of the most popular sports commentary shows is literally called First Take. But many of the claims we see online are based more on strong opinions than strong evidence.Over the past year, I’ve grown an Instagram account to more than 70,000 followers by using scientific data to explore common questions, myths, and controversies in sports and fitness. The most successful posts do more than simply present research. They use data to tell a story.In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore the art of storytelling on social media, how to turn data into content people actually understand and care about. I’ll show all the secrets to Instagram’s data and how it can shape the next story you tell. Attendees will leave with a step by step guide for how to use data to develop their content to increase their following.