Fwd: 2nd Asia-Pacific conference on Computer-Aided Qualitative Research 2011

24-25 February 2011, Macau (China)
Event Link: http://bit.ly/cBNhck

This highly interactive, cross-disciplinary
conference will bring together qualitative
researchers, practitioners and students to discuss
key issues on the use of software and technology in
qualitative research.

Topics of Interest:
-Assessing the value and quality of computer-aided
qualitative data analysis
-Selecting the right software package for
different types of studies
-Comparing major qualitative software tools:
strengths and shortcomings
-Using software to enhance efficiency of
performing qualitative data analysis
-Implications of software choice in terms of
methodology and practical utility
-Analysing multimedia data: exploring new
techniques for analysing multimedia using software
-Facilitating research team collaboration through
the use of software tools
-Assessing inter-rater reliability issues in
collaborative research
-Developing new methods of qualitative data
analysis using software
-Developing new techniques for data collection and
conversion
-Using computer-aided software tools for mixed
methods research
-Utilising computer-aided software to accelerate
market research processes
-Applying computer-assisted qualitative data
analysis in grounded theory analysis
-How to use qualitative software to perform
participatory analysis
-Commercial packages or open source? evaluating
open-source CAQDAS software
-How to demonstrate and report the use of software
tools in studies
-Teaching and learning strategies for
computer-aided qualitative research software
-How to train students to use software tools
effectively and efficiently

Deadline for abstract submission: 15 October 2010

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to
discuss best practices with your peers in a
friendly, fun and informal networking environment.
This two-day international conference includes
refreshments and lunches on both days.
Accommodation and travel expenses are not included
in the registration fee. As seats are limited, we
encourage you to book your seats as soon as the
registration is open.

For more information about this conference, please
visit:
http://www.merlien.org/upcoming-events/caqra2011.html