Each coded segment in Nvivo called a 'node', can have a set of custom properties that include instance-specific values can be either flat, or hierarchically arranged, each of which has certain advantages. This grounded approach will allow users to build an understanding of the underlying themes in the data. This is important for exchanging data on research teams whose members will be using both Windows and Mac computers.Ĭolleagues have often commented on how Nvivo is easy to use for content and thematic analysis.īy using Nvivo to define codes and tag documents with the codes as you move through the document.