NVivo
Using NVivo for Qualitative Data Analysis
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NVivo is software for Windows or macOS that supports qualitative and mixed methods research. NVivo can help you:
- Organize and code multiple data sources in one central project file.

- Assign attributes to data (e.g., demographics) for comparative purposes.
- Add interpretations and notes.
- Query and search data.
- Visualize data.
The University of Calgary has a site license for NVivo version 15, and students, faculty and staff can obtain a license through the University's Software Distribution website
(Windows users will want the x64 version). Our license does not include options for transcription, cloud, or AI add-ons.
If you are on a University-managed computer, install NVivo using Software Centre (Windows) or Self Service (macOS). There are also copies of NVivo installed on the machines in TFDL 440B, LabNEXT
, and the HSL Lab
.
More information on NVivo can be found at the vendor's website
.
Please contact me
if you have questions about using NVivo. Please contact Central IT for any technical or installation issues.
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