NVivo

Description

Qualitative and mixed methods data analysis tool.

Access

• Windows

  • Centrally managed (devices that require OHIO login):  Follow the directions for how to install software on OHIO computers(opens in a new window), and search for NVivo.

  • Unmanaged (devices that do not require OHIO login, such as personal computers): Download NVivo 20 for Windows.

• Mac

  • Centrally managed (devices that require OHIO login): Follow the directions for how to install software on OHIO computers(opens in a new window), and search for NVivo.

  • Unmanaged (devices that do not require OHIO login, such as personal computers): Download NVivo 20 Mac for 2024.

    • Double click the ZIP file and double-click the installer to install the application.

    • If you receive an error message that the installer is not trusted, hold down the <Control> key, click the installer package and select "Open" from the menu that appears.

Who can access

• Faculty, Staff, and Graduate Students

• Computer labs via Virtual Desktop

How to request access

• Computer Labs: Contact the IT Service Desk to request NVivo access in your lab's virtual desktop environment.

• Students, faculty, and staff can access NVivo through the Virtual Desktop (VDI) without contacting IT.

Features

• Import data from virtually any source

• Analyze data with advanced management, query, and visualization tools

• Ask complex questions of your data to identify themes and draw clear conclusions

• Achieve more robust research results in less time

Platform

• Windows and Mac OS

Additional resources

Service support

• Software Service Level Agreement

• IT Services Roadmaps

• Help & Resources: NVivo

Get help

• Visit the Technology Help Center (help.ohio.edu) to get live support, view outages, and browse trainings.

Accessibility

Ohio University strives to make its digital resources and services accessible to all visitors, including those with disabilities who may also be using assistive technology. If special steps are necessary in order to improve the accessibility of experiences for end-users, those steps must be taken. 
 
If you experience a barrier that affects your ability to access OHIO websites, videos, online forums, documents, or other information technology, please let us know. 
For further information about OHIO's digital accessibility resources, see:

• Digital Accessibility

• Office for University Accessibility

• Student Accessibility Services

• Ohio University's IT Accessibility Policy

Security

The Ohio University Information Security Office strives to educate and empower the University community to appropriately manage risks and protect OHIO’s information and systems. This effort is facilitated through policies, standards, and information security risk management program, as well as other tools and guidance that are provided to the University community. This modern approach creates a safe computing environment in which the University community can teach, learn, and conduct research. 

For additional information about OHIO’s security resources, see:

• Resources for students 

• Resources for faculty and staff 

• Resources for researchers