ISSR Methodology Workshop | Exploring NVivo Queries
Instructor: Grazielle Valentim
The ISSR NVivo workshop series covers the main aspects of using NVivo 15* for qualitative data organization, management, and analysis. In this last workshop of ISSR’s NVivo series, you will explore your data and understand what is happening as you progress with your project. We will explore the most relevant queries to generate different kinds of analysis from qualitative data. Running through examples of different query searches in the software, this workshop demonstrates various analytic possibilities in NVivo and how to organize your searches and results to develop techniques and thought processes (you can use them on your materials). This workshop is designed for users who want to get some structured practice with queries, and basic familiarity with NVivo at the level of the ‘Introduction to NVivo: The Basics’ workshop** is necessary.
*This workshop solely focuses on NVivo 15. See the instructions below for downloading, installing, and acquiring an NVivo 15 license.
**If you’re new to NVivo, an Introduction to NVivo workshop is offered on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST. You can enroll in both the introductory and this workshop. It is not suggested that you take the Coding and Queries workshops before the introductory workshop if you are a new user.
Accessing NVivo 15 software for your personal computer:
All attendees must have NVivo installed on their home computer (Mac or PC) before the workshop date. For all UMass Amherst graduate students and faculty, a free copy of NVivo is just a click away. You can request it at the following link: https://www.umass.edu/it/software
NVivo offers a free 14-day trial for both Windows and Mac users. We recommend downloading your trial no earlier than 14 days before the workshop date to ensure you have ample time to familiarize yourself with the software. Free trials can be accessed through NVivo’s website: https://lumivero.com/resources/free-trial/nvivo/