Computing, Software, and Hardware Resources
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- Server Access
- Data Programming Software
- Data Programming Tutorials and Resources
- Interviewing Resources from OIT
- Online Survey Programs
- Labs
Server Access
The Massachusetts Green High Performance Computing Center (MGHPCC) will be a resource for faculty with computationally intensive data needs. It also has the capacity to be a virtual server for UMass departments and colleges, allowing secure data storage, remote access, and shared group software licensing. This service is projected to become available by 2013, with a pricing schedule still to be determined.
Data Programming Software
1. OIT maintains a list of supported software.
This list tells you what version is supported, the level of support (low, medium, high) and the direction of support (increasing, not changing, decreasing). See also http://www.umass.edu/statdata/software/index.html.
Name |
Pricing |
License type |
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See link |
Regular |
Free (with valid UMass email) for faulty, staff, and students |
Regular
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Free |
Site? |
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Free |
Regular |
Mathematica |
Site
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Discounted |
Site |
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Free |
Site |
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Discounted |
Site |
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Discounted |
Site |
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Discounted |
Site |
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| STATA | Can be purchased directly from the manufacturer at favorable rates through special arrangement with the University. To purchase, call Stata at 1 800 782-8272 or email service@stata.com. Identify yourself as UMass student, faculty, or staff and make payment directly to Stata. They will instruct the University Store to release the software to you. |
2. Other software useful for SBS methods but not discounted through OIT.
a) QUALITATIVE
Name |
Platform |
Windows |
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Mac and Windows |
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Windows |
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Windows |
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Web-based |
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Windows, Linux, and “probably” Mac |
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Mac and Linux |
Windows and Mac |
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Windows, Mac, and Linux |
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Windows |
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Windows |
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Windows |
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Web-based |
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* ISSR has brokered an NVivo software license purchase between SBS, CNS and Education. All faculty, graduate students, and research staff in these schools will be able to register freely for the software. SBS affiliates can register here. Individuals from CNS and Education should contact their department chair for more information. For qualitative program comparisons, see qdaarticle.pdf.
b) QUANTITATIVE:
Name |
Platform |
Windows |
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Mac, Windows, and Linux |
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Mac, Windows, and Unix |
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? |
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Windows, Mac, and Linux Runs under R |
c) GIS:
Name |
Platform |
Desktop version is for Windows; mobile version available in many formats; also web-based option |
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| MapViewer | Windows |
Data Programming Tutorials and Resources
a) QUANTITATIVE
Stata
- OIT's Atomic Learning provides a short training video on Stata.
- Princeton's Data and Statistical Services has free, self-guided info in PDFs.
- Online courses are listed at http://www.stata.com/netcourse.
- UCLA has extensive resources, including archived course materials, at http://www.ats.ucla.edu/stat/stata/default.htm.
- STATA Corp maintains a youtube channel where they post tutorials of basic functions.
R
- R project homepage
- UMass R student group
- They will meet once a week in fall 2012.
- Local UMass R listserve: list.umass.edu/mailman/listinfo/r-users
- UCLA has extensive resources, including archived course materials, at http://www.ats.ucla.edu/stat/r.
- Princeton's Data and Statistical Services has free, self-guided info in PDFs.
- Revolution Analytics offers online training courses and consulting.
SPSS
- OIT's Atomic Learning provides a short training video on SPSS.
SAS
- Contact OIT for information on e-learning options.
- Overview of all support at http://support.sas.com
- Comprehensive list of trainings at http://support.sas.com/training. Includes online, on site, and at designated training centers.
- UCLA has extensive resources, including archived course materials, at http://www.ats.ucla.edu/stat/sas/default.htm.
SPSS
- OIT's Atomic Learning provides a short training video on SPSS.
- Online training series at http://people.cst.cmich.edu/lee1c/spss
- IBM's full list of trainings includes “public and on-site training, instructor-led online courses, and independent learning options.”
- UCLA has extensive resources, including archived course materials, at http://www.ats.ucla.edu/stat/spss/default.htm.
b) QUALITATIVE
ATLAS.ti
- Offers a variety of free and paid trainings online, and consultants do in-person workshops.
- OIT Atomic Learning video
- International Institute for Qualitative Methodology, University of Alberta courses
- SdG Associates: Online course "Analyzing Qualitative Data Using QDAS." Also offer on-site trainings in London. Sometimes offer workshops in Boston, but none currently scheduled.
- Woolf Consulting: Offers project-based training, in-person group trainings, and trainings in Santa Barbara: details.
CAT
- General info at http://cat.ucsur.pitt.edu and tutorial at http://www.screencast.com/t/ifo3uS8dR.
- General content analysis roundups can be found at http://www.content-analysis.de and http://www.textanalysis.info.
Dedoose
- For info on training, fill out this form.
- Video guides are at http://dedoose.com/LearnMore/VideoTour.aspx.
HyperRESEARCH/Researchware
Leximancer
- For free training slide shows and information on paid web-based and in-person trainings, go here.
MAXQDA
- Offers free web-based introduction to the software, video tutorials, and webinars.
- Research Talk program: Contact Ray Maietta/Jeff Petruzzelli at information@researchtalk.com or 631 218-8875.
- Lance Gravlee has posted a series of training videos.
NVivo
- Trainings available from QSR International.
- Trainings available in person and online. Custom consultations also available. Training and event listings.
- Also has free tutorials
- Datasense, LLC offers one-day and two-day workshops as well as a 6-hour web-based training session.
- International Institute for Qualitative Methodology, University of Alberta has several options.
- QDATraining.eu offers trainings online and free online tutorials (sign-in required). Also offers in-person trainings, one-on-one and in groups. Organization is based in Ireland but regularly does trainings in U.S..
QDA Miner
- Contact Provalis Research (maker of QDA Miner) for training and consulting information.
The Qualitative Data Analysis Program
- QDAP offers many services, including:
- Qualitative Data Coding
- Data preparation, Cleaning & Management
- Codebook Development and Testing
- Online Coding Adjudication and Validation using In-House Software
- Qualitative Data Analysis Training & Coder Training
- Contact QDAP or visit QDAP online for more information about available training, services, software, and fees
TAMS Analyzer
- TAMS/OnlineQDA has limited videos available.
Transana
- Offers support videos and workshops.
WordStat
- Contact Provalis Research (maker of WordStat) for training and consulting information.
XSight
- QSR (makers of XSight) offers free tutorials.
Interviewing Resources from OIT
Basic training guides are available as PDFs through OIT comparing digital recording devices and reviewing software for audio and video editing:
- Digital Audio Recorders
- Compare Portable Digital Audio Recorders
- Digital Audio Basics: Audacity (Windows)
- Digital Audio Basics: GarageBand (Macintosh)
- Edit Digital Video: Final Cut Express (Macintosh)
- Edit Digital Video: Movie Maker (Windows)
Survey Software Programs
- A well-known platform for creating online surveys is Survey Monkey.
- SurveyGizmo is also popular and has HIPAA certification.
- One of the most highly recommended softwares for designing surveys is Qualtrics. UMass does not have a license for this software, but there is a free trial available for download at the website. (The Isenberg School of Management offers this software free to faculty and students.)
- For an exhaustive list of other software available for online surveys, see this link.
Labs on Campus
- ISSR: W37E Machmer is a 25-person training lab for use by ISSR-affiliated faculty and graduate students. Currently there are 10 laptops loaded with the following software: Stata 12, R, Adobe Creative, NVivo, Microsoft Office Professional, and MAXQDA. SPSS and SAS are loaded on a few. Contact Karen Mason for information.
- Resource Economics rents out its Experimental Economics Computer Lab in Stockbridge Hall. All research done in this lab must be experimental, must financially reward subjects for decisions they make during the experiment, and may not involve deception.
- There are 40 computers, 36 for subjects, and 4 in the control room for the experimenters.
- They maintain a list of undergraduates who have signed up to be paid volunteers for experiments.
- Contact Elizabeth Keegan.
Public Computer Labs
OIT maintains a calendar of current hours and real-time availability.
To use a classroom for teaching contact Marta Pluta at 413 577-0762.
Some important notes:
- You need an OIT account to access these computers.
- You may not save any files on these computers.
- Linux is not supported in classrooms.
- Instructors may request additional software installs.
Location |
Platform |
# of computers |
Notes |
| Machmer W37E ISSR Training Lab | Windows | 15 laptops as of fall 2012 | For use by ISSR-affiliated faculty & grad students. Software: Stata, R, Nvivo, ArcGIS |
| Machmer W13 | Windows | 20 | For reservation only by SBS faculty |
Bartlett 101 |
Windows |
16 |
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Bartlett 105 |
Windows |
16 |
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Fine Arts 444 |
Mac & Windows |
30 |
Only space with music keyboard stations |
LGRC A127 (Digital Media) |
Mac |
15 |
Only space with several multimedia software packages (see OIT site) |
Morrill III 212 |
Windows |
39 |
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W. E. B. Du Bois Library Calipari Room |
Windows |
30 |
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W. E. B. Du Bois Library Learning Commons |
Windows & Mac |
134 |
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W. E. B. Du Bois Library 720 (7th Floor) |
Windows |
23
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W. E. B. Du Bois Library 767 (7th Floor) |
Mac |
23 |
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W. E. B. Du Bois Library 785 (7th Floor) |
Mac |
10 |
No projector |
W. E. B. Du Bois Library 1667 (16th Floor) |
Windows |
23 |
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W. E. B. Du Bois Library 1685 (16th Floor) |
Windows |
10 |
No projector |