In this article, we will focus on HyperRESEARCH version 2.8.3, which was released in June 2007 by Researchware. This version introduced several new features and improvements that enhanced the functionality and usability of HyperRESEARCH. Some of the main features of HyperRESEARCH 2.8.3 are:
A new Code Map feature that allows researchers to visualize the relationships between codes and cases in a graphical way.
A new Code Frequency Report feature that generates a table of code frequencies by case or by source.
A new Auto Backup feature that automatically saves a backup copy of the study file every time the researcher saves the file.
A new Find feature that allows researchers to search for text within the source files or within the code book.
A new Replace feature that allows researchers to replace text within the source files or within the code book.
A new Sort feature that allows researchers to sort the cases or the codes alphabetically or numerically.
An improved interface that offers more options for customizing the appearance and behavior of HyperRESEARCH.
An improved compatibility with Mac OS X 10.4 and later, and Windows 8 all the way back to Windows 2000.
HyperRESEARCH 2.8.3 also offered a promotional bundle with HyperTRANSCRIBE, another software product from Researchware that allows researchers to transcribe audio and video files with ease and accuracy. HyperTRANSCRIBE is compatible with HyperRESEARCH and can export transcriptions directly to HyperRESEARCH for further analysis.
If you are interested in trying HyperRESEARCH 2.8.3 for free, you can download the Free Limited Edition from [this link]. The Free Limited Edition is suitable for teaching the basics of qualitative research without requiring students to purchase the full package. The Free Limited Edition also acts as a "free reader," able to open a HyperRESEARCH study of any size for review and analysis. The Free Limited Edition is fully functional, with the following limits:
The Code Book is limited to 30 codes.
A study is limited to 3 cases.
Each case can have no more than 30 code references.
To continue your work without these limitations, you can purchase a license using the Buy Now link under the Sales menu on [this page]. Once you enter your license key, you can continue working with the same files; the only thing that changes is that the number of codes, cases, and code references is unlimited with a licensed copy.
If you are an existing customer and want to reinstall HyperRESEARCH 2.8.3 or upgrade from an earlier version (e.g., 2.x), you can follow the instructions on [this page]. You will need to purchase a new license key if you are upgrading from version 2.x or earlier.
We hope this article has given you an overview of HyperRESEARCH 2.8.3 and its features. If you have any questions or feedback, please contact us at [this link]. We would love to hear from you and help you with your qualitative research needs.
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