Using Dedoose to “Quantitize” Qualitative Data in Mixed Method Analysis: A Case Analysis

Abstract

This practice note provides a review of Dedoose®, a software analysis platform capable of mixed methods analysis, based on a case application. The software has been used infrequently by the evaluation community but has significant potential, particularly for those interested in “quantizing” qualitative data. The evaluation of the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists’ Fellowship Program is briefly described, followed by a description and critique of our application of Dedoose. The authors conclude by encouraging evaluation practitioners to seriously consider adding this mixed-methods data analysis platform to their chest of tools.