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Sony ICD-PX470 Review
Let me begin with a caveat. I am an Olympus fan. I really do like their digital voice recorders. But the recent Sony models are making changing my mind. The Sony ICD-PX470 has become my default backup recorder – and I have a lot of recorders. In this review of the Sony ICD-PX470 I’ll try…
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Olympus WS-853 Review
3 years after I bought the Olympus WS-853, I write a review! I don’t know why it’s taken me so long to pen this review. Not for the lack of desire – just been bogged down with other “stuff”. But, due to public demand, I’m going to be writing a lot more in-depth product reviews.…
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Sony ICD-ux560 Review
[toc heading_levels=”2″]If you are regular reader of our (excellent?) blog, you’ll have noticed that I recommend the Sony ICD-ux560 as the best recorder for recording interviews, lectures, and small focus group discussions. While I highlight the key features of the Sony ICD-ux560 and give reasons as to why I recommend it, I’ve never done an…
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3 Best Books on Qualitative Data Analysis
Here’s my blogging modus operandi. A client emails me and asks me to recommend a book, software, recording equipment et al. I make a recommendation and make a note of it in my work diary. If another client asks me to make a similar recommendation – I know I need to blog about it! And…
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How to Record Focus Group Discussions
[toc] A few days ago, I got this email from a researcher. “Hi, I’m doing an eval of a math program, 1 focus group with max 8 grad teaching assistants, 1-2 focus groups with students in intro math classes. 60 min each (max 3 60 min sessions). What kind of recording equipment/software would I need?…
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3 Tips for Recording Research Interviews
Recording research interviews is a great way to capture qualitative data in thesis or dissertation research and ensures descriptive validity. While taking notes and writing down your observations is important, it’s likely you’re going to miss out on some details. An audio recording of an interview also allows you to refer back to the interview…
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How to Auto Code Synched Transcripts in NVivo 11
Weloty’s NVivo Transcription Service offers 3 types of transcripts that you can import into NVivo. Synched NVivo transcripts are great for research projects where data analysis of the videos/audio may be as much as the verbal output which is transcribed. For those of you who plan to use NVivo to analyze their interviews and or…
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How to Auto Code Header Formatted Transcripts in NVivo 11
Weloty’s NVivo Transcription Service offers 3 types of transcripts that you can import into NVivo. Transcripts formatted with heading styles are our default and most popular NVivo transcription format. For those of you who plan to use NVivo to analyze their interviews and or focus groups, this video is a step by step guide on…
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How to Format Synched Transcripts in MS Word for Import into NVivo 11
Weloty NVivo Transcription Service offers 3 types of transcripts that you can import into NVivo. Synched NVivo transcripts are great for research projects where data analysis of the videos/audio may be as much as the verbal output which is transcribed. For those of you who plan to use NVivo to analyze their interviews and or…
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How to Format MS Word Transcripts with Heading Styles for Import into NVivo 11
Weloty’s NVivo Transcription Service offers 3 types of transcripts that you can import into NVivo. Transcripts formatted with heading styles are our default and most popular NVivo transcription format. For those of you who plan to use NVivo to analyze their interviews and or focus groups, and are inclined to DIY, this video is a…
