Initial Publication Date: February 1, 2017
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NVivo

Description

NVivo is qualitative analysis software used to code and organize unstructured textual data, with capability of analyzing audio and video data as well.

Source

http://qsrinternational.com

Strengths and Limitations

Strengths:

  • Multiplatform
  • Good for First Pass over Large Volumes of Data
  • Reasonably easy to use
  • Good tutorial

Limitations:

  • Fairly costly (~$600-1000)
  • Analytical power limited by grain size you select
  • Advanced uses can be difficult to learn

Resources

Video Tutorials provided by Developers for both Mac and Windows
Using NVivo for Qualitative Data Analysis
Qualitative Data Analysis with NVivo - A straightforward, jargon-free book that provides an invaluable introduction to planning and conducting qualitative data analysis with Nvivo.

References

Ulrich Dettweiler, Ali Ünlü, Gabriele Lauterbach, Christoph Becker, and Bernhard Gschrey (2015).Investigating the motivational behavior of pupils during outdoor science teaching within self-determination theory. Frontiers in Psychology, 18;6:125.