Introduction to NVivo 14/15 for Windows

This is a beginner level tutorial for NVivo 14 or 15 for Windows (the versions are almost identical). The goal of this tutorial is to learn about the basic features in NVivo that will allow you to organize and analyze qualitative data. Part 1 will go over the basics of navigating the NVivo interface, importing data, and coding with codes. Part 2 will explore the different types of queries you can run in NVivo. If you already have a grasp of the basics and are just interested in learning about queries, you can jump right to Part 2.

Before you begin, make sure you have NVivo 14 or 15 installed. If you don’t, follow these instructions to request a free license key and install the software.

You’ll also need to download some datasets that we’ve provided for this tutorial. Create a new folder on your computer to store the tutorial files. Download this zip file containing all the datasets you will need for the tutorial to that new folder. Finally, extract the files into that new folder.

This tutorial is adapted from a recorded NVivo 12 workshop, which you can view here.

Technique: Qualitative Data Analysis | Tools: NVivo