Workshops
Exhibitor workshops
The workshops will take place on Monday, 22.09.2025, from 13:00 to 16:00 on the Duisburg campus. Participation can be booked free of charge for all registered congress participants from 01.04.2025 via the conference platform
ConfTool.
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Workshop 1: audiotranscription: ›AI in qualitative research: prompts, software solutions and methodological approaches‹
22.09.2025, 13.00-16.00
Lecture, demonstration and discussion with Thorsten Dresing and Thorsten Pehl
In view of the great interest, the originally planned workshop will be extended to a lecture with demonstrations and discussion. The event will offer an in-depth exploration of AI in qualitative research, combined with practical demonstrations and time for your questions and discussion.
The lecture is dedicated to the current developments and challenges arising from the use of AI, in particular Large Language Models (LLMs), for qualitative data analysis. Starting from the possibilities of automatic transcription and the limitations of simple AI applications, the focus is on the need for methodologically sound integration strategies.
We will present different approaches on how AI can be integrated into established qualitative methods. One focus is on the presentation of the concept of hybrid interpretation with multiple LLMs developed by the speakers. This approach aims to enable an intersubjectively comprehensible and methodologically reflected use of AI as a heuristic tool in the interpretation process. In addition, other methodological concepts such as query-based analysis (Morgan), conversational analysis with AI (Friese), the AI-supported approach to the documentary method (Schäffer/Lieder) and qualitative content analysis (Kuckartz/Rädiker) are presented and categorised.
We also provide information on data protection (GDPR) and the possibilities of using LLMs locally and thus in compliance with data protection regulations for qualitative analyses. We will present findings from our current practice.
Workshop 2: GESIS: ›Unlocking Digital Behavioral Data: New Frontiers in Web Tracking and App-Based Social Science Research‹
22.09.2025, 13-16 Uhr
In the ›post-API‹ era, researchers relying on web-based observational data increasingly face challenges as traditional access points diminish. However, these shifts also present opportunities to innovate and develop new strategies for data collection in computational social science.
This workshop introduces participants to cutting-edge tools and innovative methodologies for user-centric data collection. It will showcase GESIS’ AppKit mobile surveying and web tracking services, and demonstrate how these can be combined with traditional survey methods utilizing the GESIS Panel.dbd Digital Behavioral Data Sample to create richer datasets.
The workshop will include a keynote lecture on foundational concepts and practical examples, an interactive session, and an open discussion on best practices and emerging trends. The workshop is designed for researchers interested in bridging the gap between traditional and modern data collection techniques in computational social science. No prior experience with web tracking or app-based data is required.
Workshop 3: VERBI/MAXQDA
22.09.2025, 13-16 Uhr
Workshop 4: Fachinformationsdienst Soziologie / SocioHub
22.09.2025, 13-16 Uhr
