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NVivo Qualitative Data Analysis Software: NVivo - What is It?

An introduction to NVivo qualitative textual & audiovisual analysis software.

What can I do with NVivo?

NVivo logoUse NVivo software for qualitative analysis of textual and audiovisual data sources, including:

  • Organizing and coding multiple data sources in one central project file.
  • Assigning attributes to data (e.g., demographics) for comparative purposes.
  • Adding interpretations and notes.
  • Querying and searching data.
  • Visualizing data.

Earn the NVivo Ready! Badge!

  1. Do the NVivo 1 & NVivo 2 recorded tutorials
  2. Score 100% on quizzes to earn the badge! 

Interested? Learn more at lib.gsu.edu/data-ready

Earn the NVivo Team Ready! Badge!

  1. Do the NVivo 1 & NVivo for Team Coding recorded tutorials
  2. Score 100% on quizzes to earn the badge! 

Interested? Learn more at lib.gsu.edu/data-ready

Earn the Mini Course: NVivo Badge!

  1. Complete either the NVivo 1 recorded tutorial OR equivalent live training session(s) with the RDS NVivo instructor
  2. Complete a Mini Project assessed by the RDS NVivo instructor to earn the badge!

Interested? Email Dr. Mandy (RDS NVivo instructor) for more information.

NOTE: Only current Georgia State University (GSU) affiliates – GSU undergraduate or graduate students, staff, faculty – are eligible for the badges.

Dr. Mandy - GSU's NVivo Guru

Installing newest NVivo 15 with AI Assistant

Current status (as of 2025.08.16) about NVivo 15 and its new AI Assistant.

Installing NVivo 14 via GSU Site

Instructions for downloading, installing, and activating NVivo 14. Click here for steps to determine NVivo version you have installed. NOTE: As of 2025.08.16, GSU Campus IT has NVivo 14 available but NOT NVivo 15 (with the AI Assistant) -- BUT there's a workaround -- SEE ABOVE.

NVivo License expired or expiring?

Instructions for acquiring GSU's current license key. Click here for steps to determine NVivo version you have installed.

Need to collaborate with two or more team members in NVivo?

See NVivo for Team Coding - Tips & Resources handout and watch NVivo for Team Coding workshop recording.

Mac Version of NVivo - Challenges

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Mac Version of NVivo - Challenges

  • The Mac version of NVivo is not as fully functional as the Windows version.
  • Moving between Mac and Windows with NVivo often causes technical challengess – if at all possible, DON’T try to work across platforms.
  • We do not offer workshops/recordings on the Mac version due to having no Mac access to do so. Differences in interface, functionality, and features between the Mac and Windows version of NVivo may make it challenging to follow along with the Windows workshop if you are using a Mac. If you are a current GSU faculty, staff, or students and need targeted training for the Mac version of NVivo after attending the NVivo workshops or watching the NVivo recorded workshops, please contact Dr. Mandy.
ATTENTION Mac Users:

You may need to change your System Preferences to install NVivo for Mac -- troubleshoot using this page steps #3 or #4.

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