Research Software

FAU provides a variety of software to students, faculty, and staff to aide in the research process.

Productivity Software

Microsoft Office

FAU participates in the Microsoft Advantage program, which provides the latest full versions of Microsoft Office to all students, faculty and staff members free of charge.

Download/Access OFFICE 365

Owl Apps (Google Apps)

Google Apps have similar functions to Microsoft Office products. FAU students, faculty, and staff can log in to Google Apps with their FAU login to access these resources.

Google Apps Basics

Statistical Analysis Software

SPSS

FAU has a site license for SPSS. This means that SPSS software can be installed on all University-owned faculty or staff computers, faculty and staff personally owned computers, and student-owned computers. SPSS may also be run virtually via Virtual Apps.

SPSS Installation Instructions

SAS

The SAS license follows the fiscal year - July 1 to June 30. The purchase date does not impact the expiration date of the license key and the license cost is not pro-rated. The license key will expire on June 30 each year regardless of when it was purchased.

SAS 9.4 New License

License cost: $200 / year
Media cost: $70

Purchase New SAS License

SAS License Renewal

License cost: $100 / year
Media cost: $70

PURCHASE RENEWAL SAS LICENSE

Qualitative Data Analysis Software

Atlas.ti

This is a qualitative data analysis tool which organizes all the text data from interviews / focus groups in one place. This software is available through the Virtual Apps at FAU.

ATLAS.TI Virtual App

Citation / Reference Manager Software

Endnote

FAU faculty, staff and students have free access to EndNote Web Basic.

EndNote Access Instructions

Zotero

This software works with any text editor to annotate and cite research. Your personal research assistant. It is available for free download.

Download Zotero

Mendeley

Useful for managing references and citing articles. Free download available.

Download MENDELEY

Software for Data Collection

Qualtrics

This software is used to design surveys for research studies. It also provides data analysis and visualization of the collected data. Available to the FAU community for free.

Access FAU QUALTRICS

REDCap

REDCap is a secure web application for building and managing online surveys and databases. While REDCap can be used to collect virtually any type of data (including 21 CFR Part 11, FISMA, and HIPAA-compliant environments), it is specifically geared to support online or offline data capture for research studies and operations. Available to the FAU community for free.

Access FAU REDCAP

Microsoft Forms

This software is useful for creating surveys. It has limited tools for data analysis and visualization. Available through subscription to Microsoft Office.

Access MICROSOFT FORMS

Frevvo

Frevvo is an online point-and-click platform that allow users to quickly automate online forms, as well to create approval workflows. With this application, users can create online forms and streamlined workflows with almost no code.

Access Frevvo Forms

Other Research Resources

The Biomedical Health Research Informatics Core (BHRIC)

The BHRIC supports biomedical, social science and clinical research containing PHI.

About BHRIC

Statistical Consulting Services

Statistical help is available for a fee. Additional details are available below.

Statistical Consulting Services Details

Software for Personal / Home Use

FAU has partnered with a company called JourneyEd to provide discounted software. Additional details can be found at journeyed.com at the link below.

Student Software Discounts

Additional Information
The Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine offers students a variety of educational programs and degrees.
Address
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Florida Atlantic University
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