MAXQDA Overview

MAXQDA is a software program designed for qualitative data analysis (QDA). Researchers, academics, and professionals use it to analyze and interpret qualitative data from interviews, focus group discussions, surveys, and more. MAXQDA is popular for its user-friendly interface and features that support various qualitative analysis methods:

Data Import: MAXQDA allows users to import text documents, multimedia files, and social media data.
Coding and Categorization: Researchers can label segments of data to categorize and organize them according to themes or topics.
Text Analysis: The software offers tools like word frequency analysis, word cloud visualization, and sentiment analysis.
Multimedia Analysis: MAXQDA supports the analysis of audio and video data.
Data Visualization: The software includes visualization tools to help researchers interpret and present their findings graphically.
Querying and Retrieval: MAXQDA enables users to conduct complex searches and queries within their data to discover meaningful insights.

MAXQDA Availability

MAXQDA is available for all UIW faculty, staff, and students. It can be downloaded directly to a device with the guides below, or accessed through the Virtual Computer Lab (vLab).

Learn how to install MAXQDA for macOS and MAXQDA for Windows.
- Contact the MAXQDA Customer Service team for product questions.
- Visit the MAXQDA support forms to find FAQs, posts, and conversations on using MAXQDA from other users.

MAXQDA Considerations

You must be connected to a UIW network to launch/use MAXQDA. If you are not connected to the uiw-employees or uiw-students WiFi, connected to the university's VPN, or hardwired on UIW property, MAXQDA will not launch.
MAXQDA is available for both macOS and Windows devices and shares an identical interface and feature set.
You do not need an account to download to use MAXQDA at UIW, but it is beneficial to access deeper features of the product that may be available.
Organize Data: Before importing, structure and label your datasets clearly to avoid confusion during analysis.
Use Mixed Methods:Take advantage of MAXQDA’s tools for integrating qualitative and quantitative data for richer insights.

MAXQDA Guides

MAXQDA 24 Instruction Manual
Get Started with MAXQDA 24
- Getting started walkthrough (webpage and PDF)
- MAXQDA Video Overview
Register for MAXQDA workshops and webinars.
Gain insight into learning and research conducted with MAXQDA with their Research Blog.
MAXQDA YouTube channel

FAQ

Can students use MAXQDA?

MAXQDA access is available to all UIW faculty, staff, and students, regardless of role.

What if I can't get to a UIW location to use MAXQDA?

MAXQDA requires you to be connected to a UIW network to work properly. However, if you cannot make it to a UIW network, there are a few alternative methods to access the product.

Virtual Computer Lab (vLab): If you're a faculty, staff, or student who cannot make it to a UIW network, MAXQDA is available within vLab, which can be accessed from Cardinal Apps.
Cisco AnyConnect VPN: If you're a faculty or staff member, the university VPN is available to download and connect to outside of UIW grounds. Contact the UIW Help Desk to learn more. The VPN is not available to students.