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Quirkos

Publication date: 17/10/2019 (Updated 21/11/2022)

Resource theme: Non-ESS evaluation methods and tools, Non-ESS Self-evaluation guides

Principles for good evaluation: Fits the way you do your work

Evaluation pathway stage: Collecting evidence

Quirkos is a qualitative analysis software package which has been developed by social researchers to allow researchers to visually analyse qualitative text data and present them statistically. This tool can be used by the third sector organisations to use and present qualitative evidence such as feedback from volunteers, staff or service users. There is a one-off purchase cost. This is discounted for Third Sector organisations. More information can be found at www.quirkos.com

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