Qualitative Datasets for Practice

Publicly available qualitative datasets perfect for learning MindCoder's workflow. Download any of these, then upload the transcripts into a new project to practice coding.

Anthropic Interviewer Dataset

Hugging Face · Interview transcripts
AI / Ethics Hugging Face

Interview data from Anthropic exploring perspectives on AI systems, safety, and alignment. A contemporary dataset ideal for practicing coding around technology ethics and human-AI interaction themes.

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Scrum & Software Quality

39 interviews · PDF + Excel
Software Engineering PDF Zenodo

In-depth interviews with Scrum practitioners exploring how agile methodology affects software quality. A rich dataset with clear themes around teamwork, process, and quality assurance.

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Teaching with Quantitative Data

Faculty interviews · UCSB
Education Dryad

Interviews with Social Sciences faculty at UC Santa Barbara about incorporating quantitative data into teaching. Great for exploring pedagogical themes and institutional dynamics.

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Gaming Horizons Stakeholder Interviews

20+ interviews · RTF
Gaming / Ethics RTF Zenodo

Anonymised interviews with gaming industry stakeholders covering ethics, design practices, and the social impact of games. Diverse perspectives from developers, researchers, and policymakers.

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Governing in an Era of Rapid Change

Policy interviews · DOCX/PDF
Policy / Governance DOCX/PDF Dryad

Interviews exploring how governance structures adapt to rapid technological change. Covers policy-making, regulation, and institutional responses to emerging technologies.

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Patient & Staff Perceptions of Intradialytic Exercise

Patients + staff + focus groups · DOC/DOCX
Healthcare DOC/DOCX Dryad

A healthcare qualitative study with interviews from patients and staff about exercise during dialysis. Includes individual interviews and focus group transcripts — good for practicing multi-source analysis.

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Young Carers Across Europe — Delphi Study

66 experts · 10 countries
Social Work Dryad

A multi-country Delphi study with qualitative data from 66 experts across Europe discussing the needs and support systems for young carers. Excellent for cross-cultural thematic analysis.

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How to use these datasets: Download the interview transcripts, then create a new project in MindCoder and upload/paste the text. Start with a smaller subset (2–3 interviews) to learn the workflow before loading the full dataset.