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Description

Tosmana serves as a valuable tool for conducting Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA). This software supports both csQCA (Crisp-Set Qualitative Comparative Analysis) and mvQCA (Multi-Value QCA) assessments. For further information regarding QCA, you can visit the website of Charles Ragin and the COMPASSS Research Group. Development of this software began in 2000, and after a period of inactivity, the launch of version 1.4 in June 2016 signaled a revival in its progress. A website overhaul also took place in June 2016. Users can conveniently import data into TOSMANA by copying directly from a spreadsheet program. To accomplish this, open your dataset in the spreadsheet application, highlight all relevant data cells including the variable names in the first row, and copy them. In TOSMANA, navigate to File>Import from Clipboard to load the data, which will replace any previously existing information within the software. Once the import is completed successfully, it is essential to save your file in the appropriate format to ensure data integrity. This process not only makes data management easier but also enhances the overall user experience.

Description

Bring in extensive amounts of text into Transana in a plain text format from Word documents or RTF files, then proceed to categorize and code the information. You can also import, transcribe, code, and analyze up to four media files simultaneously, making it easy to manage your projects efficiently. Identify media Clips within their context and export Clip videos as needed. Additionally, you can import still images or capture snapshots from your video data within Transana, allowing for versatile visual integration. Crop, categorize, and apply coding shapes to your images, and seamlessly embed them into your Documents and Transcripts as required. Furthermore, you can import survey data formatted as spreadsheets for qualitative analysis, selecting specific questions for automatic coding during the import process. Utilize Transana’s robust analysis tools to maximize insights from your survey responses, and easily convert your video files into an analysis-friendly format with Transana’s user-friendly conversion feature, enhancing the overall workflow of your project. This comprehensive set of features makes Transana a powerful tool for qualitative researchers seeking to integrate various data types effectively.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

QDA Miner No 

Integrations

QDA Miner Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Lasse Cronqvist

Country

Germany

Website

www.tosmana.net

Vendor Details

Company Name

Spurgeon Woods

Founded

2000

Country

United States

Website

www.transana.com

Product Features

Qualitative Data Analysis

Annotations No 
Collaboration No 
Data Visualization No 
Media Analytics No 
Mixed Methods Research No 
Multi-Language No 
Qualitative Comparative Analysis Yes 
Quantitative Content Analysis No 
Sentiment Analysis No 
Statistical Analysis No 
Text Analytics No 
User Research Analysis No 

Product Features

Qualitative Data Analysis

Annotations Yes 
Collaboration Yes 
Data Visualization Yes 
Media Analytics Yes 
Mixed Methods Research Yes 
Multi-Language Yes 
Qualitative Comparative Analysis No 
Quantitative Content Analysis Yes 
Sentiment Analysis No 
Statistical Analysis No 
Text Analytics Yes 
User Research Analysis No 

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