Weft QDA

Computer-assisted qualitative data analysis software is most important when a vast amount of information needs to be organized, managed and analyzed. Multiple documents can be easily referenced by simply performing a query for the appropriate content.

Weft QDA is a simple tool that might help with such task, despite being a light alternative to the already established applications. Its list of features is not too large but includes the essentials.

Installing the program is carried out with no hassle, with no attempt to push third-party code on the system.

When launched a blank interface pops up, waiting for the creation of a new project. The types of documents supported by the product are TXT and PDF and loading them should be no problem.

Viewing the documents with the application allows marking the important context as well as attach and update memos.

All the searches are saved for future reference but there is also the possibility to perform queries in order to reveal the context of all the instances of a particular string.

Weft QDA includes support for coding statistics and simple cross-tabulations and it can export text and numbers for examination in a web browser.

The application is extremely simple and there are no configuration settings available to tinker with. It is fairly accurate as far as searches and queries are concerned but the presentation of the information might not be suitable for more demanding users.

Weft QDA is not a professional tool but it can be used to get an idea about the purpose and significance of computer-assisted qualitative data analysis software as far as researching large number of documents is concerned.