MAXQDA is a software program designed for qualitative data analysis (QDA). Researchers, academics, and professionals use it to analyze and interpret qualitative data from interviews, focus group discussions, surveys, and more. MAXQDA is popular for its user-friendly interface and features that support various qualitative analysis methods: Data Import: MAXQDA allows users to import text documents, multimedia files, and social media data. Coding and Categorization: Researchers can label segments of data to categorize and organize them according to themes or topics. Text Analysis: The software offers tools like word frequency analysis, word cloud visualization, and sentiment analysis. Multimedia Analysis: MAXQDA supports the analysis of audio and video data. Data Visualization: The software includes visualization tools to help researchers interpret and present their findings graphically. Querying and Retrieval: MAXQDA enables users to conduct complex searches and queries within their data to discover meaningful insights. MAXQDA Availability MAXQDA is available for all UIW faculty, staff, and students. It can be downloaded directly to a device with the guides below, or accessed through the Virtual Computer Lab (vLab). Learn how to install MAXQDA for macOS and MAXQDA for Windows. Contact the MAXQDA Customer Service team for product questions. Visit the MAXQDA support forms to find FAQs, posts, and conversations on using MAXQDA from other users. MAXQDA Considerations You must be connected to a UIW network to launch/use MAXQDA. If you are not connected to the uiw-employees or uiw-students WiFi, connected to the university's VPN, or hardwired on UIW property, MAXQDA will not launch. MAXQDA is available for both macOS and Windows devices and shares an identical interface and feature set. You do not need an account to download to use MAXQDA at UIW, but it is beneficial to access deeper features of the product that may be available. Before importing, structure and label your datasets clearly to avoid confusion during analysis. Take advantage of MAXQDA’s tools for integrating qualitative and quantitative data for richer insights. MAXQDA Guides MAXQDA 24 Instruction Manual Get Started with MAXQDA 24: Getting started walkthrough (webpage and PDF) | MAXQDA Video Overview Register for MAXQDA workshops and webinars. Gain insight into learning and research conducted with MAXQDA with their Research Blog. MAXQDA YouTube channel Coding: Understand the "Code" system and learn how to code with the "Smart Coding Tool". Mixed Methods: Combine qualitative and quantitative data with Mixed Methods in MAXQDA. Statistical Analysis: Learn about stats in MAXQDA. Transcription: Learn how to transcribe audio and video files. Summaries: Summarize and organize your data with insight led by AI. MAXQDA Overview FAQ Can students use MAXQDA? MAXQDA access is available to all UIW faculty, staff, and students, regardless of role. What if I can't get to a UIW location to use MAXQDA? MAXQDA requires you to be connected to a UIW network to work properly. However, if you cannot make it to a UIW network, there are a few alternative methods to access the product. Virtual Computer Lab (vLab): If you're a faculty, staff, or student who cannot make it to a UIW network, MAXQDA is available within vLab, which can be accessed from Cardinal Apps. Cisco AnyConnect VPN: If you're a faculty or staff member, the university VPN is available to download and connect to outside of UIW grounds. Contact the UIW Help Desk to learn more. The VPN is not available to students.

You need a free MAXQDA account in order to use the AI Assist, the automated transcription tool, and to collaborate on projects using TeamCloud. If you have created a TeamCloud account in the past, it has automatically been converted into a MAXQDA account, so no need to worry about this step. Create a New MAXQDA Account To create your account, visit the MAXQDA account creation page, then confirm your account by clicking the link in the confirmation email sent to you. Access Your MAXQDA Account Within MAXQDA You need to log into your MAXQDA account within MAXQDA to collaborate on projects using TeamCloud, MAXQDA Transcription, and/or to activate AI Assist. To sign in, navigate to MAXQDA's top right corner and click on the "sign in" icon, pictured below: Online Access You can also log into your login to your MAXQDA account online. There, you can manage your account settings and collaborative projects. Specifically, when logging in through the web, you can manage your TeamCloud license, TeamCloud projects, and members, and use the MAXQDA Transcription add-on.

MAXQDA is qualitative data analysis software available to the UIW community. For MAXQDA to launch and work properly, you must be connected to a UIW wireless/wired network while using the program. Specifically, while using MAXQDA, your device must meet one of the following criteria: Connected to the VPN. Hardwired to a UIW network Connected to the uiw-employees WiFi Connected to the uiw-students WiFi You can also use MAXQDA within the university's virtual computer lab (vLab). Note, the uiw-guests wireless network will not work. To install MAXQDA for Windows: Connect to a UIW network and download MAXQDA for Windows. Open the downloaded file. Launch the MAXQDA 24 setup, click Next, then Install. Check the box to launch MAXQDA 24 and choose Finish. Accept the license terms if shown. Choose Connect to your institution's network license. Enter the license information: Server address & port: Server Address & Port Information document Choose Search for licenses automatically Choose Refresh Connect and use MAXQDA. Need more detail? Delve into the in-depth walkthrough below, complete with images and various notes for every step. In-Depth Walkthrough Step 1: Connect to the UIW network and download MAXQDA Download MAXQDA for Windows from the vendor's website. Step 2: Open the Installer Locate the downloaded file, named "MAXQDA24_Setup.msi", within your browser's download area or your Downloads folder in File Explorer. Double-click the file to open it. Note: If you are asked to enter an administrative username and password to install the app, see the FAQ section below. Step 3: Run the Installer Start the installation by choosing "Next" and then click the "Install" button. Step 4: Finish the Installer Please, be patient while the program installs. After a few moments, depending on the speed of your device, the install will complete. Make sure the "Start MAXQDA 24" option is checked and you can click the "Finish" button to close the installer. Step 5: Agree to the License Policy The first time MAXQDA 24 is opened on a device, you'll need to accept the license agreement and privacy policy. 1) Choose I accept the terms and 2) Continue to close the license page and proceed. Step 6: License MAXQDA for Use To use MAXQDA, you must configure the app to connect to UIW servers. This only needs to be done once and the app will remember the configuration and automatically connect each time, provided you're on a UIW network. To license MAXQDA for use at UIW, select Connect to your institution's network license. Note: Please, do not start a free trial or purchase a license. Step 7: Enter the License Information Enter the network license information as follows: Server address & port: Server Address & Port Information document Click on 'Search for licenses automatically' Click Refresh Step 8: Connect the License Next, you should now see a MAXQDA2024 option appear. 1) Click on MAXQDA2024 and then 2) choose Connect to complete the installation. Note: If you received an error, you might've entered the information in the previous step incorrectly or you aren't connected to a UIW network. You must be on a UIW Network to use MAXQDA. Please, ensure you are fulfilling these requirements and if you still have trouble, contact the UIW Help Desk. Done. MAXQDA has now been installed on your Windows device. Steps 6-8 of this guide won't need to be completed again and MAXQDA will remember your setup and open normally as long as you're on a UIW network. Install MAXQDA for Windows FAQ Where can I learn how to use MAXQDA? Visit the MAXQDA 24 Manual to learn all there is to know about using MAXQDA, specifically the Getting Started: Go for it! guide. After I open the installation file, I'm asked for an administrative username and password. This is because you have a UIW-issued device that requires administrative privileges to install apps and services. Try the following: On your uiw-issued computer, open the Start menuand look for the Company Portalapp. If you have the Company Portalapp: Proceed to troubleshooting step 2. If you do not have the Company Portalapp: Contact the UIW Help Desk to complete installation. Open the Company Portalapp. Find and select MAXQDA 24. Click on the Install button. The download will take a while. Keep the computer idle until the installation is complete. If I upgraded from MAXQDA 2022, can I use an existing project file with MAXQDA 24? Yes! MAXQDA 24 is backward compatible and can convert your old project file into a current one. Learn more about switching from older versions of MAXQDA. I'm getting an error when trying to launch MAXQDA Ensure you're entering the network license information from step 8 correctly. Ensure you're connected to a UIW wireless/wired network. MAXQDA will not launch or work if you are not connected to a UIW network. I'm connected to a UIW network, but it won't launch... Make sure you are not using the uiw-guest network. MAXQDA will not launch on the uiw-guest network, and you must be hardwired to internet or connected to either the "uiw-employees" and "uiw-students" networks. I want to use MAXQDA in vLab, but can I save the files I make from there? Can I import files I need to use with MAXQDA? Yes. vLab supports two-way file transfer, allowing you to import and export files into the virtual space to use with applications in vLab.

MAXQDA is a qualitative data analysis software available to the UIW community. For MAXQDA to launch and work properly, you must be connected to a UIW wireless/wired network while using the program. Specifically, while using MAXQDA, your device must meet one of the following criteria: Connected to the VPN. Hardwired to a UIW network Connected to the uiw-employees WiFi Connected to the uiw-students WiFi. You can also use MAXQDA within the university's virtual computer lab (vLab). Note, the uiw-guests wireless network will not work. To install MAXQDA for macOS: Connect to a UIW network and download MAXQDA for macOS. Open and drag the app into your applications folder. Launch MAXQDA. Accept the terms. Choose Connect to your institution's network license. Enter the license information: Server address & port: Server Address & Port Information document Choose Search for licenses automatically Choose Refresh Connect and use MAXQDA. Need more detail? Delve into the in-depth walkthrough below, complete with images and various notes for every step. In-Depth Walkthrough Step 1: Connect to a UIW network and download MAXQDA Download MAXQDA for macOS from the vendor's website. Step 2: Open the Installer Locate and open the installer, named "MaxQDA 24.dmg" within your browser's downloads area or through the Downloads folder in Finderto install MAXQDA, and drag the MAXQDA24 app icon into the Applications folder on the right. There's not necessarily an install complete pop-up, so please wait until you hear a sound or see a progress bar disappear. This usually takes a few seconds. Eject the Installer: Find the MAXQDA24 disk icon on your desktop. Right-click the icon and select Eject "MAXQDA24". Step 3: Open MAXQDA Find and open the newly installed MAXQDA24 app within your Applications folder. This can be accessed by opening Finderand 1) Selecting Applications and 2) choosing MAXQDA24. If you see a prompt asking "... Are you sure you want to open it?" 3) Select Open to continue. If you cannot find your applications folder, learn how to open applications on macOS. Step 4: First-time, Approve Policy The first time MAXQDA24 is opened on a device, you'll need to accept the license agreement and privacy policy. 1) Choose I accept the terms and 2) Continue to close the license page and proceed. Step 5: Connect to UIW to License MAXQDA To use MAXQDA, you must configure the app to connect to UIW servers. This only needs to be done once and the app will remember the configuration and automatically connect each time, provided you're on a UIW network. To license MAXQDA for use at UIW, select Connect to your institution's network license. Note: Please, do not start a free trial or purchase a license. Step 6: License Information Enter the network license information as follows: Server address & port: Server Address & Port Information document Click on 'Search for licenses automatically' Click Refresh Step 7: Choose the License Next, you should now see a MAXQDA2024 option appear. 1) Click on MAXQDA2024 and then 2) choose Connect to complete the installation. Note: If you received an error, you might've entered the information in the previous step incorrectly or you aren't connected to a UIW network. You must be on a UIW Network to use MAXQDA. Please, ensure you are fulfilling these requirements and if you still have trouble, contact the UIW Help Desk. Done. MAXQDA has now been installed on your macOS device. Steps 6-8 of this guide won't need to be completed again and MAXQDA will remember your setup and open normally as long as you're on a UIW network. Install MAXQDA for macOS FAQ Where can I learn how to use MAXQDA? Visit the MAXQDA 24 Manual to learn all there is to know about using MAXQDA, specifically the Getting Started: Go for it! guide. If I upgraded from MAXQDA 2022, can I use an existing project file with MAXQDA 24? Yes. MAXQDA 24 is backward compatible and can convert your old project file into a current one. Learn more about switching from older versions of MAXQDA. I'm getting an error when trying to launch MAXQDA Ensure you're entering the network license information from step 8 correctly. Ensure you're connected to a UIW wireless/wired network. MAXQDA will not launch or work if you are not connected to a UIW network. I'm connected to a UIW network, but it won't launch... Make sure you are not using the uiw-guest network. MAXQDA will not launch on the uiw-guest network, and you must be hardwired to the internet or connected to either the "uiw-employees" and "uiw-students" networks. I want to use MAXQDA in vLab, but can I save the files I make from there? Can I import files I need to use with MAXQDA? Yes. vLab supports two-way file transfer, allowing you to import and export files into the virtual space to use with applications in vLab.

MAXQDA is a software program available for qualitative and mixed methods data analysis. Watch a 1-hour training recording to learn more: