Does anyone have experience using (preferably free) word analysis software? I'm looking to analyze a large (N>2,000) base of comments for things like: word count and other features like sentiment, theme, confidence, positivity to negativity, etc.
The University of Surrey's CAQDAS Networking Project at https://www.surrey.ac.uk/computer-assisted-qualitative-data-analysis has webpages that hyperlink to (i) practical support, training, and information in the use of a range of software programs designed to assist qualitative data analysis; (ii) platforms for debate concerning the methodological and epistemological issues arising from the use of such software programs; and (iii) research into methodological applications of CAQDAS.
See also Hedlund-de Witt, N. (2013). Coding: An overview and guide to qualitative data analysis for integral researchers. IRC Resource Paper, 1. Retrieved from https://www.academia.edu/9864164/Coding_An_Overview_and_Guide_to_Qualitative_Data_Analysis_for_Integral_Researchers
I used Dedoose during the proposal stage of my dissertation to analyze conversations in Facebook. It is a web-based application with a free 30 day trial period. You can apply codes in different media shared on social media. It allows multiple reaearchers to work on a data set remotely.
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