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Dedoose @dedoose.bsky.social · 2d

#NewBlog: What advice does Dr. Wanda N. Walker have for New Dedoose Users?

1. Take your time setting up a solid codebook
2. Embrace memoing!
3. Stay curious: let themes emerge naturally
4. Take advantage of resources

Read about Dr. Walker's First Dedoose Project: dedoose.info/myfirstproject

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Dedoose @dedoose.bsky.social · 6d

30+ Dedoosers. One powerful conference.

At #APHA2025, you can see how our community of researchers is turning complex data into real-world health impacts — powered by Dedoose.

Connect with us at Booth 1011 Nov 2-5 to experience what collaboration in action looks like: dedoose.info/apha25dedoosers

Dedoose @dedoose.bsky.social · 7d

Your data deserves a breakthrough!

That's why The Institute for Mixed Methods Research is hosting a "Bring Your Own Data Research Camp" — a hands-on training event to advance your research and writing: dedoose.info/byod

Attendees get two months of Dedoose for free, and 10% off with code DEDOOSE10.

Dedoose @dedoose.bsky.social · 8d

📣 Last call to grab your FREE webinar seat!

Join us tomorrow (Oct 7, 12 PM ET) to see Drs. Quash & Grummert walk through the basics of getting started with Dedoose—creating projects, adding collaborators, and coding efficiently.

dedoose.info/oct7

#QualitativeResearch #MixedMethods #ResearchTools

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Dedoose @dedoose.bsky.social · 15d

#MeetUsMonday
Say hi to Mariama Kollie, Premium Support Specialist at Dedoose! 💙 She helps Enterprise & Premier users solve technical + project questions.

She is also all about music, travel, vintage shopping, and takeout!

Learn more about the people behind Dedoose: dedoose.info/team

Dedoose @dedoose.bsky.social · 18d

Three approaches for evaluating the level of agreement between multiple coders:

1) Collaborative code and compare
2) Document/media cloning
3) Training center statistical tests

Read our full-length article about IRR: dedoose.info/irr

#Qualitative #InterRaterReliability

Dedoose @dedoose.bsky.social · 20d

We’re thrilled to sponsor Cheers & Queers at #ASHE2025 for a third year in a row! 🌈

📅 Nov 14 | 8:30–10:00 PM
📍 Sheraton Denver Downtown

A welcoming space for LGBTQ+ scholars to connect + recharge. Details at: dedoose.info/ashe2025

#HigherEd #Community #Dedoose #ASHE25

Dedoose @dedoose.bsky.social · 22d

🐾 Paw-sitively the best desk setup ever! 🐶

(Dedoose + a puppy = unstoppable research vibes)

Perhaps only one thing is better...

A free 30-day trial of Dedoose 10 using your own data:

dedoose.info/signup

Start your project, test the new features, and see how smooth mixed methods analysis can be.

Dedoose @dedoose.bsky.social · 27d

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Dedoose @dedoose.bsky.social · 27d

The countdown to #APHA25 has begun! Join experts November 2-5 in Washington, D.C. to discuss making public health a national priority.

Visit us in-person at Booth 1011 to learn how to make your research easier with Dedoose 10: dedoose.info/apha2025

#LevelUp #PublicHealth

APHA 2025 Annual Meeting

APHA 2025: Making the public's health a national priority. November 2-5 in Washington, D.C. Register today!

dedoose.info

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Dedoose @dedoose.bsky.social · 28d

Meet Jose Gamez, COO at Dedoose.

Jose keeps operations running smoothly while making sure our tech and security practices protect users.

A Los Angeles native and Occidental grad (Math & Russian), he also likes video games and Roman history.

Get to know the people behind Dedoose: dedoose.info/team

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Dedoose @dedoose.bsky.social · 29d

Link qualitative and quantitative data in seconds with Dedoose 10!

The Auto Link Descriptors feature matches media file names with descriptor fields automatically to make Mixed Methods analysis a faster and cleaner process.

Access tutorials via our Learning Center:
dedoose.info/autolinkdescriptors

Dedoose @dedoose.bsky.social · Sep 12

Seeing more job posts list Dedoose as a must-have skill for qualitative & mixed methods researchers... 👀

If you’re new to our app, here’s a quick way to get started: dedoose.info/gettingstarted

#QualitativeResearch #MixedMethods #ResearchCareers

Dedoose @dedoose.bsky.social · Sep 11

✍️ Turning data into a cohesive story is one of the hardest parts of qualitative research.

On Sept 16 at 9 AM PST, join experts from IMMR for a free webinar: dedoose.info/sept16

YOU'LL LEARN TO:
- Map ideas
- Organize findings
- Build compelling narratives

#QualitativeResearch #AcademicWriting

Dedoose @dedoose.bsky.social · Sep 8

#InternationalLiteracyDay: During COVID, many teachers shifted to remote instruction.

A study used Dedoose to understand how this affected literacy for bilingual kids in 50 K–2 public schools in 10 states: dedoose.info/earlyliteracy

Phonics declined the least. Writing, vocab & comp declined most.

<em>Reading Research Quarterly</em> | ILA Literacy Journal | Wiley Online Library

We investigated teachers’ perspectives on how literacy instruction for bilingual children changed due to the shift to remote instruction during COVID-19. Fifty K-2 public school teachers from 10 stat...

dedoose.info

Dedoose @dedoose.bsky.social · Sep 5

🔐 Your trust matters.

Dedoose meets institutional + government standards for human subject protections—keeping your qualitative research data secure.

Learn how we keep your research safe: dedoose.info/security

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Dedoose @dedoose.bsky.social · Sep 4

Our goal is simple: support your research, protect your data, and keep you in control.

We offer free resources & training to help you get started fast, and use strong cloud security to keep work safe.

Need to move your data elsewhere? We’re happy to help because it’s yours: dedoose.info/difference

Dedoose @dedoose.bsky.social · Sep 3

Over 30 researchers will be presenting research conducted with Dedoose at APHA 2025 in Washington DC, November 2–4!

Their work highlights how communities experience health, trust, and care.

Visit us at Booth 1011 for session schedules, or browse abstracts: dedoose.info/apha25dedoosers

#APHA2025

Dedoose @dedoose.bsky.social · Sep 2

AI included *everywhere* can feel more distracting than helpful.

That’s why Dedoose takes a different approach: human-powered, not AI-assumed.

No cherry-picking or auto-suggests—just rigorous coding, hidden patterns revealed, & ethical analysis you can trust.

Curious? dedoose.info/gettingstarted

Dedoose @dedoose.bsky.social · Aug 29

#FlashbackFriday to Fall 2023: our friends at the Centre for Basic Research in Uganda kicked off their Qualitative Research & Academic Writing course with Dedoose.

We love seeing how you (and your students!) bring our app into the classroom!

Dedoose @dedoose.bsky.social · Aug 28

Join us Sept 3 at 9 AM PST | 12 PM EST for a free webinar on Preparing Focus Group Data for Analysis using Dedoose: dedoose.info/sept3

We'll show you how to set up focus group transcripts and choose the right unit of analysis to understand when data should be treated as a descriptor versus a code.

Dedoose @dedoose.bsky.social · Aug 27

"What are the pricing options for Dedoose subscriptions?"

Glad you asked!

We offer three general pricing tiers for individuals, groups, and organizations.

Pay for an Annual subscription, or prepay for multiple months by indicating this when you pay through the app: dedoose.info/subscriptions

Dedoose @dedoose.bsky.social · Aug 27

Captain Bruce the Moose was recently spotted at the Ocean City, NJ boardwalk!

🚢📊The compass reminded him that Dedoose is the perfect tool to help steer your own qual and mixed methods research in the right direction: dedoose.info/gettingstarted

#BruceTheMoose
#DedooseAdventures

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Dedoose @dedoose.bsky.social · Aug 21

#NationalSeniorCitizensDay: Dedoose was used to explore professional retraining among retired adults in Port-Bouet.

Retraining was found to give seniors income, confidence & healthier lifestyles—yet economic, health & political barriers remain.

Read more: dedoose.info/qualityoflife

#QualResearch

Dedoose @dedoose.bsky.social · Aug 19

If you haven't upgraded to Dedoose 10 the process is simple, and the benefits are numerous!

Access enhanced features including auto-coding, fresh UI themes, and a re-imagined Codebook Workspace (as a new user) via: dedoose.info/signup

Current user? Upgrade your version at: dedoose.info/download