Using NVivo

When you first open NVivo, you'll notice that it automatically creates a new Node in the 'Nodes' folder. If you have existing nodes, you can choose to nest your new Node under an existing one. To create a new Node, click on the 'Analyze' menu and select 'New Node.' You'll need to name your new Node and provide a description, which will largely depend on the kind of data you're analyzing and the methodology of your project.

Nodes are containers for codes, themes, memos, and other research materials. You can create them as you analyze your data or beforehand. They help embody concepts and use your codes as evidence to support the existence of those concepts. You can also get started with NVivo's features using a sample project, which includes PDFs, audio files, video files, and more.

To import a source into NVivo, click on the 'Data' menu and select the appropriate data option. Then, click 'Browse' to locate the file in your directory and select the desired file. Illinois affiliates can also use NVivo in the Scholarly Commons, which offers version 11 Pro Edition.

NVivo files come in several formats, including .nvpx (an NVivo for Mac project file) and .nvp (an NVivo for Windows project file). QSR International currently offers free 14-day trials of NVivo 12 for both Windows and Mac.

One notable difference between the two platforms is that the Mac version lacks some features compared to the Windows version. However, the Scholarly Commons hosts the Windows version 11 Pro Edition, which includes all the necessary features.

In addition to its core functions, NVivo also offers a range of user-friendly features, including text analysis in multiple languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese) and the ability to import citations from various bibliographic management software. You can also capture notes and captures from Evernote or social media data from Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn using the NCapture browser plug-in.

NVivo's playback feature allows you to easily transcribe audio and video files, making it an ideal tool for analyzing interviews and other unstructured text, audio, video, or image data. With its ability to analyze and organize diverse types of data, NVivo is a powerful software program used in qualitative and mixed-methods research.

In conclusion, NVivo is a versatile and user-friendly software that can help researchers analyze and organize their data with ease. Its range of features and capabilities make it an ideal tool for qualitative and mixed-methods research.

Using nvivo