Summary
NVivo is a qualitative and mixed‑methods analysis software used to collect, organize, and analyze data from interviews, focus groups, surveys, documents, audio and video files, images, social media, and more. It also provides tools for visualization, reporting, coding, and literature review workflows.
Prerequisites
- UT NetID
- Affiliation with UTK, UTC, UTHSC, or UT-Southern
- A Windows or macOS computer
Instructions
What NVivo Can Do
- Collect, organize, and analyze qualitative and mixed‑methods data
- Search, sort, and code data using attributes or classifications
- Visualize data using graphs, charts, and cluster analysis
- Transcribe and analyze audio and video files
- Integrate with EndNote, Mendeley, and Zotero for literature reviews
How to Get NVivo
- NVivo is available at no additional cost to UTK, UTC, UTHSC, and UT‑Southern faculty, staff, and students.
- Download and installation instructions are available on the UTK OIT Software Download page.
- Learn more about NVivo, including when to use it and where to get help, on the UTK OIT NVivo page.
Training Resources
Troubleshooting
- If you have issues installing NVivo, verify that you are using your UT credentials to access the download page.
- Some advanced features may require updated versions of Windows or macOS.
- If you need help with research workflows, UTK OIT provides additional support resources.
Additional Notes
- NVivo supports a wide range of data types, including text, multimedia, and web content.
- Licensing covers both university‑owned and personally‑owned devices.
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