Free for researchers worldwide

Research made visual.
Insights made clear.

Create Q methodology surveys with image, video, and sound card sorting — distribute them online and analyze participant responses in real time.

Everything you need for
Q methodology research

A purpose-built platform that brings visual card sorting, flexible grid design, and real-time analytics together in one place.

Visual Card Sorting

Drag-and-drop images, videos, and sounds onto customizable grid matrices. The first online platform to support multi-media Q sorting.

Real-Time Reports

Individual and aggregate response reports with exportable data. See exactly how participants place cards on the grid matrix.

Multi-Media Support

Upload images, video clips, and audio files as Q-sort cards. VQCloud storage manages all your research media securely.

Five steps to your Q study

From survey creation to data analysis — everything happens inside VQMethod.

1

Create Survey

Set up your study with custom questions and parameters

2

Upload Media

Add images, videos, or sounds as Q-sort cards

3

Design Grid

Configure the sorting grid matrix to any shape

4

Distribute Link

Share your survey link with participants worldwide

5

Analyze Results

View individual and aggregate reports in real time

About VQMethod™

Shahab Nazariadli, creator of VQMethod

Shahab Nazariadli

Creator & Developer

VQMethod™ is an online tool developed to enable Q methodologists to use visuals while reaching a wider range of informants via the Internet. It can incorporate questions that enrich and complement the goals of Q studies. The current version is developed by Shahab Nazariadli, PhD candidate at North Carolina State University, USA.

shahab.nazariadli1983@gmail.com

Get in touch

We'd love to hear from you

Have a question about VQMethod™, need help with your Q study, or want to report an issue? Send us a message and we will get back to you.

shahab.nazariadli1983@gmail.com
vqmethod.com
North Carolina State University, USA