ABSTRACT
This chapter introduces NVivo's tools within the context of the specific mixed methods analysis and integrative functions they serve. Mixed methods research might include any or all of the following tasks: Capacities and tools provided within NVivo to support tasks involved in mixed methods analysis include: Effective use of software tools involves working out how best to apply them to the tasks that need to be undertaken. When a survey dataset is imported into NVivo it retains its tabular format. In NVivo, three tools are used for these types of analyses-framework analysis, the crosstab, and the matrix query. The particular strength offered to mixed methods researchers by NVivo is its capacity to flexibly manage very complex data sources and combinations through its use of codes, cases, sets, and matrix coding queries. NVivo provides a getting started tutorial for new users of the program whenever a new project is created in the software.
