My doctoral study focused on the use of social media by digital inclusion intermediaries to communicate for development in under-resourced communities. The techniques can be tailored to suit specific research needs and objectives. There are various data analysis techniques available to qualitative researchers including thematic analysis, grounded theory, and phenomenological analysis. On the other hand, if we create the back up files intending to transport the project to a second computer, then on the second computer, we simply need to unpack them (in ATLAS.ti Windows) or import them (in ATLAS.ti Mac).Rich qualitative data can be a treasure-trove of valuable information for the curious mind with the right analysis tools. Otherwise, we would not need to do anything with them. Similarly, if we initially create the back up files to keep a progress record of our analysis, then, we would only be installing them if we wish to return to the earlier ‘versions’ of our analysis. We would only be using them if the computer technically fails, is stolen, or faced with any other similar risks. I would say if we initially create them as a precaution against unwanted risks, then if no such risks take place, there would not be any need to use them. What do I do with the backup files? It very much depends on the purpose which we create them in the first place.My recommendation, however, is that you back up your project files as frequently as necessary in order to preserve the integrity of your projects in case of computer malfunction It is impossible to suggest a specific time interval for this given that no one has the same usage pattern of the software. How often do I back up my project? There is no hard and fast rule about when should we create backups.The reason for that is obvious: if the computer crashes, you will lose everything, including the ATLAS.ti backup files. Importantly, do not save the back up files in the same computer where the original project is saved. Where do I keep the backup files? This question may sound funny to some people, but I always make it a point to suggest ideas on where to keep the back up files: ideally, try keeping them in the cloud or an external drive.I list down below some of the frequently-asked-questions (and my answers) which I discuss with my course participants: Or, just if you want to see the state of your analysis at a given point in time. That could become a point of return in the event the latest development in the analysis is not desirable for any reason. It could be weekly, or bi-weekly or monthly, or any other intervals we decide. In the Windows and Mac versions of ATLAS.ti, it makes sense to create backups every now and then so that we can preserve the progress record of our analysis over a specified period of time. Keeping a progress record of our analysis.Additionally, when we have projects created using the iPad and Android ATLAS.ti Mobile applications, it is required that the projects be transferred to the software desktop versions for analysis. In ATLAS.ti Mac, the project has to be exported, and then imported in the second computer. That is the same procedure used to back up the project. In ATLAS.ti Windows, moving a project between computers requires a Copy Bundle.
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