Abstract
to identify the contents and characteristics of videos posted on YouTube that deal with Iramuteq software use as a tool to assist qualitative research and discuss the contribution of this social network to dissemination of knowledge, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. this is an exploratory-descriptive study with a qualitative approach, carried out with YouTube videos, collected in June 2021 and subjected to thematic analysis. a total of 43 videos on the researched topic were identified, with the majority (69.76%) published from 2020-2021. As for content, five categories were identified. the videos explain about Iramuteq installation, the textual corpus preparation, the errors identified by users and methods to correct them, the lexical analysis developed by the program and how to use it. The content is presented in a theoretical and practical way through the software interface presentation. Thus, YouTube's contribution to developing teaching and disseminating knowledge is observed, both because it constitutes itself as a source for research and because it fosters dialogues between researchers, especially in a pandemic context.
Highlights
In the field of science, there is a common dichotomy between quantitative and qualitative research, as well as the valorization of quantitative studies at the expense of scientific investigations of a qualitative nature, showing a distinguished perspective of rationality for quantitative methodological approaches
Considering the technological advances as well as the incorporation of tools that help the development of researches, since the 1980s, there has been a growing use of computer programs known as Computer Aided Qualitative Dada Analysis Software (CAQDAS)(2), applied to qualitative studies
The proposal of the platform chosen for data collection is in line with that adopted by the creator of Iramuteq, since, in addition to being free to access the content, it allows, through community interaction/participation, to expand its dissemination/use and improve its development based on the comments of the users mentioned in the aforementioned social network[9]
Summary
In the field of science, there is a common dichotomy between quantitative and qualitative research, as well as the valorization of quantitative studies at the expense of scientific investigations of a qualitative nature, showing a distinguished perspective of rationality for quantitative methodological approaches. It is necessary to consider that, according to the phenomenon to be investigated, qualitative research can provide a relevant deepening of the reality and essence of the study’s focus, resulting in the production of critical, emancipatory knowledge committed to social transformation[1]. Considering the technological advances as well as the incorporation of tools that help the development of researches, since the 1980s, there has been a growing use of computer programs known as Computer Aided Qualitative Dada Analysis Software (CAQDAS)(2), applied to qualitative studies. There are countless software available today, and the three most used in qualitative research in the health field require a license to use[3]. This fact can make it difficult for researchers to access these programs, especially in Brazil, where there are constant financial cuts for research
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