Research tools

Here you will find all the information you need about tools for conducting research.

Research design

Creating surveys in Qualtrics

Qualtrics is a web-based tool you can use to easily make comprehensive surveys. On this page you can read what this tool has to offer and how you can request an account.

Create surveys with LimeSurvey

LimeSurvey is online open source software, which allows you to design and carry out online surveys. You can use LimeSurvey if you study or work at the Faculty of Social Sciences or at the Faculty of Science.

Analysing and processing data

Analysing data with SPSS

SPSS is a software programme that is often used within the social sciences. SPSS can be used to process and analyse large amounts of quantitative data.

Data analysis with Stata

Stata is a software programme that can be used to statistically analyse quantitative data. The programme offers several features that can be used to analyse data, visualise data, and create reports.

Analysing data with ATLAS.ti

ATLAS.ti is a software programme used to analyse qualitative data. You can process different types of data; documents, audio clips, video clips, and photos. ATLAS.ti can thus also be used for ‘soft’ data, not just hard statistical data.

Statistical and Methodological Advice via SMAP

The Statistical and Methodological Advice Point (SMAP) is a service for (PhD) students from various programmes who have questions about processing and analyzing research data or interpreting results while performing their research.

Transcription with aTrain

Transcription, the conversion of audio to text, is carried out within Radboud University at all levels of teaching and research. With aTrain, a secure, free tool is now available that works completely offline.