NVivo is a software package with analysis tools for qualitative researchers. It can be a good help throughout the research process, from the thesis statement, organizing data, coding, and working with other researchers in systematic analysis like organizing information.
If you need to process a rich dataset of unstructured information (like interviews, logs, images, or video), NVivo is a good tool. The software "automates" some manual tasks, like classifying or organizing information.
Please be aware that NVivo does not do the actual analysis, but is a useful tool in the research process.
Transcribing sound and video
To take full advantage of all of NVivo's functionality (such as text search and coding of text sequences), we recommend that you transcribe your files (word by word) entirely first. We recommend the UiO tool Autotekst for transcription. You can also transcribe manually in NVivo or in Word and then import the Word-files to NVivo.
Help and user manual
Use and installation
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You can use NVivo remotely via UiO Programkiosk, or
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install it on your computer. See guides for installing software on your UiO computer or private computer.
Frequently Asked Questions
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NOTE!
- NVivo is optimized for PC. Mac-users can use NVivo via UiO Programkiosk.
- Install fram Software Center on your office PC.
- Download from winprog on your private PC (see license key), or use via UiO Programkiosk/Remote Desktop.
- NVivo files must be stored on your home area or local hard drive, not in OneDrive or another cloud service.
- With cooperation only one person can work with the project/file at a time.
- Log in to NVivo is only for services UiO does not have access to.
Courses
The library provides support in digital research methods and tools, including NVivo. They offer courses in NVivo each semester, and can also provide counseling in how to use NVivo. See the library's course schedule.
Who do I contact?
Questions about NVivo? Ask the NVivo team at the library if you have any questions or would like to book an appointment for guidance in your use of NVivo.
- Send an email to nvivo-guru@ub.uio.no
Questions about other IT support for research or just about IT at UiO?
- Contact IT-help, joint contact point for IT support at UiO.