Nvivo 14 Release Date
Faustina Bartsch
NVivo is a qualitative data analysis (QDA) computer software package produced by Lumivero (formerly called QSR International). NVivo is used across a diverse range of fields, including social sciences such as anthropology, psychology, communication, sociology, as well as fields such as forensics, tourism, criminology and marketing.
NVivo is intended to help users organize and analyze non-numerical or unstructured data. Its developers state that it helps qualitative researchers to organize, analyze and find insights in unstructured or qualitative data like interviews, open-ended survey responses, journal articles, social media and web content, where deep levels of analysis on small or large volumes of data are required.[1]
The software allows users to classify, sort and arrange information; examine relationships in the data; and combine analysis with linking, shaping, searching and modeling. The software can identify trends and cross-examine information in various ways using its search engine and query functions.[2] NVivo accommodates a wide range of research methods, including network and organizational analysis, action or evidence-based research, discourse analysis, grounded theory, conversation analysis, ethnography, literature reviews, phenomenology, mixed methods research and the Framework methodology.[3]
Tom Richards and Lyn Richards developed NUD*IST (Non-numerical Unstructured Data Indexing, Searching and Theorizing), a software program designed for detailed analysis of unstructured textual data, with the initial version for DEC-10 in 1981.[4][5][6] In 1997, an updated version of NUD*IST was named N4.
In 1994, Qualitative Solutions and Research Pty Ltd was set up at and then spun out of La Trobe University to support the development and marketing of NUD*IST, and shortly after the release of N4 (NUD*IST Rev 4) it began working on a ground-up redesigned sibling product, with many more features, initially named NUD*IST Alive then branded as NVivo.[7]
Development of the original product continue alongside the new one, with the final version, N6, being consolidated into NVivo 7 in 2006. NVivo for Teams, which allows multiple users on a server to work on a project at the same time, was first released in 2010. NVivo was released for Mac in 2014. Mac versions of the software tend to have fewer features.[8]
For individual and small groups (less than 9 individuals), take advantage of the most recent updates and software enhancements by purchasing the latest version here.
For larger groups and institutional/enterprise users, subscription options at volume rates are offered that secure the latest features as they are released. To purchase ten or more NVivo licenses for your team or organization, Contact Us to reach our sales team or one of our international NVivo partners.
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NVivo enables researchers to collate, organize and manage a range of digital data: Audio files, videos, photos, texts, and data sets. Users are able to code data and identify themes in their work using various analytical tools. They may memo and annotate digital contents. They may search for and retrieve data; they may link data.
K-State recently purchased a campus site license for NVivo 10, a qualitative and mixed methods data analytics software, for its faculty, staff, administrators, and graduate students, who may download the software from the protected site after signing in with their eID/password. To activate the software, users will need the unique K-State license key. The software is only for that individual's professional use and may be installed on up to two computing devices, typically a desktop machine and a laptop.
A Mac version is due out in late 2013; this software version is going through testing currently. At the time of the Mac version release, all those on this K-State site license may download the Mac version as well. More details about that download will be forthcoming closer to the official release date.
The new version of NVivo, launched by QSR in March 2020, is now available through Chest. This new version is just called 'NVivo', it has no model number, but it succeeds 'NVivo 12'. Any institution wishing to upgrade to the new NVivo will be required to sign a declaration that ensures Chest customers can use the new features whilst QSR protects and reassures you from a compliance, security, GDPR and data protection perspective. Find the document here, please complete and return to he...@chest.ac.uk; we will pass to QSR who will rapidly arrange access.
NVivo is software that supports qualitative and mixed methods research. It lets you collect, organise and analyse content from text, images, video, audio, emails, spreadsheets, online surveys, web and social media data in virtually any language. The QSR NVivo Chest Agreement 2017 offers two elements, NVivo and NVivo Collaboration Server (previously known as NVivo Server and NVivo for Teams).
New to NVivo? Visit the NVivo Customer Success Centre - there's something for everyone. And Research Ready helps all users get their research prepared to prevent issues with importing and coding once in NVivo.
NVivo Pro supports the widest range of data sources. Ask complex questions of your data with advanced data management, query and visualization tools.
NVivo Plus offers all the functionality of NVivo Pro for Windows, plus, powerful social network and research automation tools for deeper understanding of social themes and sentiments.
Built specifically for Mac users, NVivo Mac is the best native Mac application for qualitative and mixed-methods data analysis allowing you to unlock insights from large volumes of research data.
Click here to learn more about NVivo and NVivo Server, click here for system requirements. This page explains what is installed when you install NVivo Server and provides information about unsupported configurations. This page explains user access.
Q: How about home users?
A: In terms of home users QSR now have multiple deployment models so that you have a bit of choice as to the best way to do it. Details can be found here: -nv.qsrinternational.com/20/win/Content/about-nvivo/ela-admin.htm
Q: How about overseas researchers?
A: If you have a need to support researchers outside of UK&I then please contact Simon Taylor at QSR (s.ta...@qsrinternational.com) for details on options. Essentially however it's not about where the software is, it is about where the users are, so remotely accessing the software from overseas is included in this.
Q: Is there a download link for the installer that we can apply to the version on our network?
A: The version that you can download from is always the latest release (requires log in to the portal)
QSR can put organisations in touch with an expert team of trainers and consultants to help users get the most out of their QSR software. A range of services can be provided, from one-on-one consulting to group workshops on site. These services are not included in the Chest agreement and are provided for an additional fee. Contact QSR directly via trai...@qsrinternational.com for further information and pricing.
From time to time, QSR will release service packs for its software to address issues or provide minor enhancements. These service packs are available free of charge to all NVivo users, and can be downloaded from the QSR website.
Major Software Releases
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We will shortly be making Citavi, the all-in-one referencing and note-taking application designed for academics at all levels and in all disciplines, available through Chest. If you want to learn more in the meantime please click on the below image to access the recent "Speed up the publishing process with Citavi and NVivo" webinar.
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