Everything QualCanvas does for qualitative analysis

A visual coding tool built for researchers who want NVivo's analytical depth without the learning curve. Spatial canvases, link evidence to themes, share with collaborators in real time.

Coding

• Visual canvasDrag interview quotes, observations, and documents onto a canvas. Group them spatially. Re-arrange as your understanding evolves.
• Theme nestingThemes contain sub-themes contain quotes. Unlimited depth, no rigid hierarchy.
• Inline codingHighlight a passage in a transcript, code it. The code appears as a labelled card on your canvas, linked back to the source.
• Multi-source evidenceOne theme can link to interview quotes, document excerpts, photos, and field notes. Spatial layout shows the depth of your support.

Collaboration

• Real-time canvasesTwo researchers code the same canvas simultaneously. See each other's cursor and edits live.
• Code agreement reportsHow often did two coders apply the same code to the same passage? QualCanvas shows you inter-rater reliability with no extra setup.
• Permission rolesLead researcher / contributor / read-only. Useful for thesis supervisors and student researchers.
• Comments and decisionsDiscuss themes inside the canvas. Decisions are logged so you can audit the analytical trail.

Analysis output

• Theme map exportPublication-ready theme maps as PNG/SVG. Drop them straight into your paper.
• Quote-by-theme tablesAuto-generated tables of every quote per theme, ready for the appendix.
• Frequency reportsHow often each theme appeared, by participant or document. Useful for mixed-methods triangulation.
• Decision audit logEvery coding decision and its timestamp. Required by IRB / ethics boards in many institutions.

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