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What you will learn
- How to import semi-structured interview transcripts into an NVivo project.
- How auto coding works and how to use it as a starting point.
- How to build a hierarchy of themes and sub-themes.
- How to use mind maps for deductive coding, when you start with a framework.
- How to approach mixed-methods analysis in NVivo.
Course lessons
- Part 1: Introduction to the course (3:51)
- Part 2: Importing semi-structured interviews (8:20)
- Part 3: Auto coding in NVivo (9:22)
- Part 4: Creating themes hierarchy in NVivo, 1 of 2 (6:30)
- Part 4: Creating themes hierarchy in NVivo, 2 of 2 (9:37)
- Part 6: Creating mind maps for deductive coding (8:05)
- Part 7: Mixed methods analysis in NVivo, 1 of 2 (9:02)
- Part 7: Mixed methods analysis in NVivo, 2 of 2 (4:51)
Before you start
- You need NVivo installed. Your university or organisation may provide a licence.
- Have a few transcripts ready as Word files, with participant names removed.
- Know your research question, because it guides how you code and name themes.
Tips for learning NVivo
- Follow along on your own data or a small practice project rather than only watching.
- Treat auto coding as a first pass. Read the text and refine the codes yourself.
- Keep a short codebook that defines each theme, so your coding stays consistent.
- Read our thematic analysis step-by-step guide to understand the thinking behind the software steps.
Need help with your own transcripts?
If you would like an experienced analyst to code your data or review your themes, see our NVivo analysis, thematic analysis and interview and focus group analysis services.
Frequently asked questions
Is the NVivo course free?
Yes. The lessons are free to watch on YouTube and on this page.
In which language is the course?
The course is taught in Urdu.
Do I need to know NVivo before starting?
No. The course begins with an introduction and builds step by step.
Can NVivo do the analysis for me?
NVivo organises and helps you code your data, but you decide what the codes and themes mean. The software supports your thinking and does not replace it.
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