We've also used NVivo successfully in coding transcribed observations and interviews, but QSR is pricing it well above the other products. HyperResearch looks like a better deal. Cheers Steve Semken On Mar 4, 2009, at 9:40 AM, Eric Riggs wrote: > Hi Heather and all, > > My group has used NVivo good with transcripts and excellent for > coding, but we also use HyperResearch better for handling image > and video coding along with text files and transcripts. Its also > cross-platform Mac and PC, which is handy. > > Eric Riggs > > > On 3/4/09 11:36 AM, "Heather Petcovic" <[log in to unmask]> > wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> We are looking at purchasing qualitative analysis software, either >> Ethnograph or NVivo. I was wondering if users could share their >> experiences (good or bad) working with either package. Please >> reply off-list: [log in to unmask] >> >> Thanks, >> Heather >> >> ******************* >> Heather L. Petcovic >> Assistant Professor >> Department of Geosciences and >> The Mallinson Institute for Science Education >> Western Michigan University >> Kalamazoo, MI 49008 >> >> [log in to unmask] >> 269-387-5488 (Geosciences) >> 269-387-5380 (Science Education) >> 269-387-5513 FAX >> >> >> > > Eric M. Riggs, Ph.D. > Co-Director, CRESME > Center for Research and Engagement in Science and > Mathematics Education > Associate Professor of Geoscience Education and Geology > Departments of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences and Curriculum & > Instruction > > Purdue University > Felix Haas Hall, Suite 202 > 250 North University Street > West Lafayette, IN 47907-2066 > CRESME: (765) 494-2781 > Research Office: (765) 496-1974 > http://cresme.education.purdue.edu/ > http://www.purdue.edu/eas/riggslab/ > > > > >