Qualitative Research Methods: QDA Software

Qualitative data analysis software are tools that assist in the analysis of qualitative data. The University of Saint Thomas Libraries currently support NVivo, but you can also explore Taguette, Dedoose, or any other QDA software that meets your needs

NVivo supports qualitative and mixed methods analysis of textual and audiovisual data sources. You can use it to:

• Organize and code multiple data sources into one main file.
• Assign attributes to data and contrast them.
• Interpret, query, and visualize data.

The University of Saint Thomas Libraries has ten NVivo licenses on labeled computers that you can access for free (seven are in the Keffer Library in downtown Minneapolis, and three are in the O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library in St. Paul. Remember, DO NOT save any projects or documents on the library computers as storage is temporary. Instead, save your files to your UST-provided OneDrive. 

NVivo Essential Training on LinkedIn Learning.

LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) provides over 77,000 training videos related to new technologies and software. Saint Thomas students have access for free. 

• NVivo Help Website (Windows, Release 2020) 
• NVivo Help Website (Mac, Release 2020)
• NVivo Getting Started Tutorials (YouTube) 
• Hull University NVivo 2020 Series 

There are substantial differences between the Mac version of NVivo and the PC version of NVivo. The University of Saint Thomas offers both versions of the program. 

See this page for a discussion about the differences between the Mac and Windows versions.