In the previous article the importance of Nvivo as a computer assisted qualitative data analysis software, along with types of qualitative data it enables researchers to process and steps to import the same has been explained.
Nvivo comprises of three separate windows with the ‘ribbon’ below containing additional tools. The ribbon represents Quick Access toolbar (just like MS Excel).
Qualitative data can be analysed both manually and through Computer Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software (CAQDAS). But, given the vastness of data and systematic & rigorous preparation needed, the latter is overpowering the former.
As pointed out in the Auto-Coding article, the process has its own set of issues and limitations, which might create certain obstacles in the nodes created and therefore needs to be taken care of.