The NEAR Center provides guidance for quantitative projects regarding:
The NEAR Center also provides guidance for qualitative and mixed methods projects regarding:
- Setting up data files
- Instrument development
- Sampling procedures
- Sample size
- Choice of analysis procedures
The NEAR Center also provides guidance for qualitative and mixed methods projects regarding:
- Selection of the qualitative or mixed methods design that best fits your research questions
- Development of sampling plans and data collection protocols
- Introduction to qualitative data analysis software (i.e., MAXQDA)
- Preparation of data files for analysis by hand or with software
- Development of data analysis and integration procedures
The NEAR Center performs the following functions for quantitative datasets:
Services not provided:
- Statistical analysis
- Generate relevant output
- Interpretation of the analysis
Services not provided:
- Statistics, measurement, or qualitative research instruction
- Proofreading manuscripts
- Data entry or transcriptions of qualitative data (we can recommend people who do this type of work)
- Research question formulation
Fees:
- College of Education and Human Sciences students and faculty - NO CHARGE
- Students and Faculty within the University of Nebraska system: 1st hour free or any part thereof, $20 for each additional hour
- Clients not affiliated with the University of Nebraska system: 1st hour free, $40 for each additional hour
Contact Information:
Phone: 402-472-2580
Fax: 402-472-8319 ATTN: NEAR Center
