Using NVivo v.2
NVivo, originally called NUD.IST Vivo, was a complete rewrite and redesign of QSR's original CAQDAS program, NUD.IST, although for a while both were supported and developed. Version 2 of NVivo was brought out in 2002 along with Merge for NVivo which allowed two or more projects to be combined. NVivo jumped from version 2 to version 7 in 2006 partly to maintain the sequence of versions from NUD.IST 6, whose development then ceased. Version 7 kept the underlying approach of NVivo 2 and extended its functionality but the program interface was substantially changed.
QSR no longer sells NVivo 2 but it still supports it. NVivo 2 projects can be migrated to QSR's latest program, NVivo 8. The guides to its use are preserved here for those still using the program.
General Transcription Guidelines
Preparing data
Importing documents etc.
Coding
Retrieving
Saving and Backing up
Variables
Memos
Organising coding
Text and code searches
Reporting
Special Strengths
