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Grounded theory is a qualitative research methodology that develops theory inductively from data. Learn the three types, process, examples, and how NVivo and ATLAS.ti support grounded theory analysis.
AI doesn't replace Monte Carlo simulation—it removes the friction. Learn what changes, what doesn't, and what's now possible for risk professionals.
Can you use ChatGPT for qualitative research? Discover what it can and can't do—with practical prompts, limitations, and when purpose-built tools like NVivo are a better fit.
Learn the basics of Monte Carlo simulation—how it works, why it's used, and real-world applications in risk analysis, finance, project management and more.
Discover the best project portfolio management (PPM) tools for 2026 and what large organizations need for real-time visibility, risk insight, and connected, strategic decision-making across...
Learn how to use AI in thematic analysis. A practical, step-by-step guide for qualitative researchers—with prompts, limitations, and how NVivo can help.
Discover the 5 foundational habits that experienced qualitative researchers wish they had adopted from the start—and how qualitative data analysis tools like NVivo and ATLAS.ti...
Discover how social scientists use NVivo to organize, code, and visualize qualitative data—turning complex, unstructured information into rigorous, publishable insights.
Discover the 5 foundational habits that experienced qualitative researchers wish they had adopted from the start—and how qualitative data analysis tools like NVivo and ATLAS.ti...
@RISK Agent embeds AI directly into your Excel workflow—combining AI speed with Monte Carlo rigor for insights that are accurate, auditable, and decision-ready.
Explore 6 best practices for using Citavi's AI tools—from Semantic Scholar to one-click summarization—while maintaining academic integrity.
Learn how @RISK, Predict!, and SharpCloud work together to give shipbuilding program leaders the connected visibility they need to protect fleet commitments at scale.
Learn how to use AI and LLMs with Monte Carlo simulation in @RISK—from building smarter risk registers to writing better prompts. Practical guide with real...
See how @RISK and Monte Carlo simulation help you quantify risk and perform cost estimation in AI infrastructure projects to make data-driven investment decisions.
Discover how NVivo’s AI-powered analysis, sentiment analysis, and expanded mixed-methods capabilities help researchers move from raw data to defensible insights faster.
Dive deeper into your data and simplify complex research findings by embracing data visualization techniques.
Learn how informed strategic decision-making helps organizations reduce risk, align priorities, and drive better business outcomes with data and insights.
By understanding and leveraging golden threads, organizations can ensure efficient portfolio management and effective risk mitigation.
Learn what enterprise risk management (ERM) is, why it matters, and explore top ERM tools that help organizations identify, assess, and manage risk effectively.
Learn what a digital transformation roadmap is, how it supports resource planning, and how organizations align technology, strategy, and business goals.
Strategic alignment is a key difference between organizations that perform well and those that don’t. Read how the Strategic Alignment Platform can help you achieve it.
Learn how to create an effective product roadmap in five simple steps to align teams, communicate strategy, and guide product development.
A practical guide to implementing strategic portfolio management to align projects with strategy, improve prioritization, and deliver better outcomes.
Discover how to help senior management communicate the importance of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to stakeholders.
Learn how to visualize a product roadmap to communicate strategy, align stakeholders, and clearly show priorities, timelines, and dependencies.
Explore the top benefits of product roadmaps and how they help teams align strategy, prioritize work, and communicate product direction.
Risk communication is key to project management but often messages aren't expressed or prioritized properly. Here, we take a look at these common challenges
Discover how better risk visualization helps leaders understand complex data, communicate insights, and make more informed strategic decisions. conversations and executive reporting are real time and accurate.
Discover how systems thinking empowers organizations to navigate complexity, align teams, and make smarter, more connected decisions.
Learn the difference between a product roadmap and a product backlog and how both guide strategy, prioritization, and product development.
Discover the essential steps to navigate risk and resource planning effectively in portfolio management. Learn how to identify and mitigate potential setbacks, ensuring greater project...
Discover how dynamic roadmapping in SharpCloud can revolutionize your portfolio strategy. Explore 7 powerful techniques to optimize planning, execution, and adaptation for unparalleled success.
Learn how to manage interdependencies between projects, programs, and portfolios. Improve risk management, resource allocation, and achieve strategic objectives.
An effective project prioritization tool can make or break your organization’s ability to innovate and stay competitive. SharpCloud offers the tools you need to make...
Learn why the greatest risks in complex systems aren’t technical, but invisible - rooted in mental models, tacit knowledge, and static tools - and how...
Avoid common qualitative research pitfalls and learn how NVivo helps you stay organized, consistent, and insight-driven from data to decision.
Learn how universities can support non-traditional learners in experiential learning programs with better placement tracking, reporting, and insights.
Learn how aerospace and defense teams can confidently plan and mitigate risk, along with practical steps to manage operational risk, maintain compliance, and support better...
Learn how to conduct qualitative content analysis step by step, explore real-world examples, and see how tools like NVivo and ATLAS.ti streamline your workflow.
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM): A practical 5-step implementation guide
How do you manage a portfolio of projects? Learn how to prioritize, align strategy, manage resources and improve portfolio performance with this PPM guide.
Learn what a qualitative research codebook is, why it’s important, and how to create one to ensure consistent, transparent, and rigorous analysis. Explore key components, examples, tools,...
Discover five practical, researcher-led strategies for using AI to strengthen academic writing while keeping your voice, judgment, and scholarly integrity at the center.
See how Monte Carlo simulation improves March Madness bracket predictions. Analyze favorites, upsets, and outcome probabilities using probabilistic modeling.
Compare the best CAQDAS software: NVivo, ATLAS.ti, MAXQDA, Dedoose & more. See key features, pros/cons, and how to choose.
Explore how AI is transforming statistical analysis — and how XLSTAT’s AI Assistant brings powerful, no-code machine learning tools into Excel.
Static, Excel-based risk registers can’t keep up with modern uncertainty. Learn how @RISK, Predict!, and SharpCloud turn risk registers into dynamic decision engines.
Defense projects succeed or fail based on how well risk is understood, aligned, and managed over time. These five lessons outline how effective defense risk...
Learn how to design effective prompts for conversational AI in ATLAS.ti to surface patterns, support comparison, and strengthen qualitative analysis without replacing researcher judgment.
Find the best qualitative data analysis software for researchers, including NVivo and ATLAS.ti. Compare top tools and features to enhance qualitative research.
Introduction to qualitative data analysis Qualitative data analysis (QDA) involves examining unstructured data (i.e., data that does not follow a pre-defined format) to identify patterns,...
Learn how to build a Super Bowl prediction model with @RISK to make data-driven decisions. Discover key steps, reduce bias, and stay ahead of the...
Explore the key structural shifts shaping research and decision-making in 2026—from contested methodological legitimacy to AI governance, systemic risk, and the growing importance of sensemaking...
Turn interview data into meaningful qualitative insights with best practices for planning, transcribing, and analyzing, and analysis—and see how ATLAS.ti supports coding, comparison, and pattern discovery with...
NVivo vs. Excel and Google Sheets for qualitative analysis: Compare coding, data organization, and reporting tools. See why NVivo provides deeper insights with greater efficiency.
Discover the top AI tools for academic research and learn why integrated solutions like NVivo, ATLAS.ti, and Citavi outperform generic AI apps in helping researchers work faster and...
Discover the best software tools for academic research in this essential guide helping researchers streamline their workflow from literature review to data analysis.
Discover the five forces reshaping experiential learning in 2026—from competency-based assessment and AI simulation to hybrid placements and outcomes-driven program design.
Discover how AI is transforming project risk management—redefining how teams capture knowledge, model uncertainty, and make faster, clearer decisions.
Explore the top qualitative data analysis methods, including thematic, content, and narrative analysis, with examples to choose the right approach.
Discover how a connected decision environment creates a space to explore scenarios, understand dependencies, and refine decisions in context.
Learn what risk analysis is, why it matters for project managers and business leaders, and explore different categories and use cases for risk analysis.
Nuclear power plant construction is growing. Learn how probabilistic risk analysis can lead to better cost and schedule estimation for these complex projects.
Discover why NVivo outperforms general AI tools like ChatGPT for qualitative data analysis. Learn how academic researchers benefit from NVivo’s specialized features and integrated AI.
Discover the steps that product developers can use to turn overwhelming prototype data into clear, actionable insights with XLSTAT’s sensory analysis tools.
Australia’s new Defence Delivery Agency is overhauling defence procurement, affecting how businesses manage delivery risk to meet new government expectations.
Discover how researchers used thematic analysis with NVivo to analyze the nexus of flood risk management, resilience, and green infrastructure—and uncover insights that advance urban flood resilience.
Curious about the building blocks of better risk modeling? See how Predict! and @RISK make centralized monitoring and analysis possible.
Discover how conjoint analysis in XLSTAT can help identify the cupcake recipe consumers love most—by quantifying which flavors, frostings, and features truly drive preference.
Learn what qualitative data collection is, why it matters, and how to do it. Explore common qualitative data collection methods, best practices, and tools (NVivo, ATLAS.ti,...
Discover XLSTAT’s latest release featuring Multiblock Clustering, Ultra Flash Profiling, enhanced Noise Clustering, and more—built for faster, smarter sensory insights. Now with streamlined license management via MyLumivero.
AI-supported summaries, stronger mixed-methods tools, and improved usability that help you work more efficiently while staying fully in control with NVivo QDA software.
Learn how modern programs are rethinking accreditation and why unified platforms like Experiential Learning Cloud are shaping the future.
Preventing roof collapses in coal mines starts with predicting them. Learn how a team of researchers used @RISK to understand what contributes to this risk.
Discover how combining @RISK and Predict! empowers energy and utilities professionals to model risk, leverage AI, and make smarter high‑stakes decisions.
Explore real-world examples of Monte Carlo simulation. Learn how this powerful technique helps assess risk, forecast outcomes, and make informed decisions.
Explore the difference between independent and dependent variables in research including what they are, examples, and insights to strengthen your study.
Learn how Lumivero software can help you use Monte Carlo simulation in Excel to estimate risks, forecast outcomes, and improve decision making.
Learn what mixed methods research is, how to combine qualitative and quantitative methods in one study, the common design types, plus key benefits and challenges.
Treat yourself to simple, effective tips and tools to keep your mixed methods data organized and your analysis sharp.
Discover how NVivo and XLSTAT help researchers design intentional mixed methods studies, integrate qualitative and quantitative data, and uncover richer insights.
Discover what ethnographic research is, how it works, and why it matters. Learn methods, examples, advantages, and tools like NVivo to analyze qualitative data with...
Learn how a cancer research team used XLSTAT software to help determine whether a protein could be the key to diagnosing and treating breast cancer.
Learn what deductive reasoning in research is, how it differs from inductive reasoning, and see real-life examples, methods, and applications in studies.
Discover what inductive reasoning in research is, explore examples, types, process, and how it differs from deductive and abductive reasoning.
Learn practical strategies for presenting statistical results at academic conferences.
Discover how researchers are using NVivo and Citavi's integrated AI features to write more effectively, ethically, and efficiently—without sacrificing academic rigor.
Discover how researchers used XLSTAT to analyze sensory data and assess consumer acceptance of a nutrient-rich Sudanese flatbread made with biofortified sorghum.
Learn why clear, accurate data visualization is essential for decision-making—and how to avoid common charting mistakes that can mislead or confuse.
Learn how risk attitudes—your organization's mindset toward uncertainty—can impact decision quality, opportunity, and outcomes.
Learn how NVivo for Teams streamlines collaborative coding, real‑time sharing, and multi‑researcher workflows. Watch the on‑demand webinar to see it in action.
Discover how researchers identified the most relevant KPIs for lean and agile supply chains using XLSTAT.
Learn about coding qualitative data, types of qualitative codes, and why qualitative coding is important in this article.
Learn the steps to conducting thematic analysis of interview data, common qualitative data analysis methods, and how NVivo can help you discover deeper insights.
Discover how defense organizations use Lumivero’s Predict! and @RISK software for risk management, project delivery, and contingency planning.
Catch up on the latest NVivo and XLSTAT updates—including AI-powered features, improved collaboration, and easier workflows—designed to streamline your research this academic year.
Master thematic analysis with our in-depth guide. Learn systematic coding, theme development, and report writing using NVivo and Lumivero AI Assistant now.
Large-scale projects are prone to large-scale cost overruns. Learn how @RISK enables smarter cost risk modeling for major capital projects
Learn how today’s project risk managers can overcome reporting chaos and unstructured data using centralized risk management tools that drive clarity, collaboration, and action.
Learn the basics of inductive content analysis (ICA) with practical guidance from experts. Understand when to use ICA, how it works, and how it compares...
Learn document analysis as a qualitative research method. Discover the definition, process, examples, and software tools for effective documentary analysis.
Teaming up across sectors—healthcare, housing, social services, education—sounds like a smart, holistic way to improve population health. But does it actually work? That’s the question...
Have you ever been faced with a large, complex risk model and been tasked with determining what the most important factors are? What if you...
Video assessment tools are no longer just a “nice to have” in experiential learning. For programs where observation, interaction, and reflection are key to developing...
Large-scale capital projects have always been high-risk—but today, with tight margins, complex governance, and volatile markets, there’s reduced margin for error. The pressure for project...
Scale your risk strategy—without changing the way you analyze risk. The new @RISK and Predict! workflow extends your modeling expertise across the enterprise. Keep simulating...
Every project carries risk — but how you manage it can mean the difference between momentum and mayhem. As organizations face mounting pressure to deliver...
Projects slip, budgets break, and opportunities disappear— not due to a lack of risk modeling, but because critical insights fail to reach the right decision-makers....
Mastering credit risk modeling for financial and insurance forecasting When evaluating loan applicants, credit officers, insurance underwriters and financial professionals have the complicated task of...
Every finance leader faces a familiar set of questions: How do we manage volatility? How can we forecast with confidence? Are we making decisions based...
Effective risk management isn’t just a safeguard—it’s a strategic advantage. Today’s organizations face increasingly complex challenges, making it essential to assess potential threats with precision...
Risk analysis software may seem like it’s mostly applicable for large financial management firms or for infrastructure projects. However, at Lumivero, we’ve seen customers apply...
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Over 82% of organizations are increasing their investment in data and analytics, and nearly 88% expect those investments to drive measurable business value according to...
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While 51% of organizations intend to increase organizational resilience through better integration or business strategy and risk, 44% of those failures are tied directly to...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping higher education—rapidly, pervasively, and irreversibly. Whether you’re a faculty member navigating grading tools or a student using AI for brainstorming,...
Risk management is a moving target in a high-speed world. Even organizations accustomed to volatility and uncertainty have recently been taken by surprise at the...
The more your student enrollment grows, the more partners you add, and the more your institution succeeds…the more complex your data—and your experiential learning program—becomes....
As any program administrator knows, having consistent, reliable, and readily available data is crucial for efficient program administration. University administrators grapple with evaluating student performance,...
Securing accreditation is a critical step for any higher education program, but it’s no simple task! Most accrediting bodies have designed rigorous review processes to...
Imagine you’re a student who is ready to check the box on their licensure journey only to find out you’re just a few hours shy...
As a program director, administrator or supervisor, you likely strive for accreditations that give your institution a competitive advantage and boost your students’ future careers....
Track your time on the go with mobile timesheets! Experiential Learning Cloud's (Formerly Tevera) new mobile timesheet experience allows students to enter time quickly and...
Continued value beyond the classroom Your students have just graduated and are ready to continue their independent professional careers by pursuing state licensure. But, each...
Smarter insights. Faster workflows. Powered by AI. Say hello to the next evolution of XLSTAT. With AI-driven statistical insights, a modernized user interface, and new...
Accreditation signifies that an educational institution or program offers high-quality education that adequately prepares its students to enter their chosen profession. The Commission on Accreditation...
The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is the primary accreditation board for bachelor’s and master’s level Social Work programs throughout the United States. As...
Most registered nursing schools and universities in the United States have earned accreditation. For many students, choosing an accredited program is critical because it reflects...
The challenge of building net-zero business models Many food, beverage, and tobacco companies — especially small and mid-sized ones — are struggling to make real...
Meet Lumivero’s 2024 Early Career Research Grant recipient The 2024 Lumivero Early Career Researcher Grant was awarded to E. C. Kaufman, PhD—an Assistant Professor of...
Risk management professionals are always looking for ways to optimize the risks in their projects and processes – that is, ways to minimize the probability...
In business, uncertainty is the only constant. Yet despite its critical impact, financial strategies are still held back by outdated tools—namely, deterministic models in Microsoft...
Risk management professionals know Microsoft Excel well — it’s versatile and embedded in daily operations. That’s why @RISK, our advanced risk analysis software, integrates directly...
The accreditation process is far from easy, but it is necessary to ensure long-term credibility and retain a competitive advantage. Adhering to a set of...
NCATE Accreditation Requirements and Standards As educator-preparation programs and schools provide instruction and experience to future teachers and education professionals, they’re expected to do so...
To ensure ongoing quality and improvement, the AACSB accreditation requirements are rigorous and detailed, and business programs must undergo extensive qualification procedures to meet AACSB...
Accreditation is a public service that helps improve the quality and development of educational programs and encourages them to continually self-evaluate to meet established standards....
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The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) is a specialized accreditation entity that reviews business degree programs’ quality, outcomes-based efficacy and integrity. The...
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Streamline Your Assessment Process with Experiential Learning Cloud (Formerly Tevera)A skill and outcome-based approach gives your students more than a grade point average and a...
Introduction to thematic coding Researchers who work with interviews, focus groups, or open-ended survey responses often employ thematic coding to turn large volumes of narrative...
Your handbook to building stronger, more complete insights from your research questions. Mixed methods research has the power to uncover deeper, more complete insights —...
When you’re launching a new food product, sensory experiment feedback from consumers is key. However, sensory experience of food – different nuances of texture, flavor,...
Students frequently express uncertainty regarding the use of academic writing software, not the least its affordability. This concern arises amidst a rapidly expanding market, driven...
How often are we advised that we should “identify and manage risk against objectives”? Sounds easy, but how many of us are doing this effectively,...
Monte Carlo simulation software uses repeated random sampling to calculate results about physical and mathematical systems. It uses uncertainty in its inputs to generate a...
Rising costs and intense competition continue to shape the construction industry, making the bidding process more challenging than ever. The pressure to reduce project costs...
Whether you’re a seasoned risk professional or just getting to grips with risk, ISO 31000 is a great resource, now widely adopted around the world....
Introduction Most organizations aspire to practise effective Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), but very few are achieving it. Over the last decade, much effort has gone...
When managing a portfolio of projects, risks need to be handled at both the individual project level and across the entire program. With the right...
In celebration of Academic Research Month, we’re here to support your research journey with tools, tips, and guidance to help you work smarter—not harder. One...
Big Book of Models: The ultimate guide to analytical models for smarter business decisions Data-driven decision-making is at the heart of modern business success. Whether...
Our Breakthroughs 2025 webinar series is available on-demand, and it’s packed with practical insights for researchers ready to enhance their research process now—not someday. While...
Our Breakthroughs 2025 webinar series is now available on-demand, and the quantitative track delivers immediate, tactical value for professionals who need to make better decisions—fast....
Did you know nearly 70% of enterprise data goes unused? That’s a staggering amount of untapped potential – insights and opportunities that could drive innovation,...
AI risk, rewards, and reality: Insights from our expert panel Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools have been taking industries (and business functions) by storm—and risk...
Solve top business challenges with proven statistical and risk models Certain industry challenges are timeless — predicting trends, improving efficiency, gathering relevant information, and making...
An interview with the 2022 Lumivero Grant recipient, Dr. Xanne Janssen, on helping families shape a “better day” Embarking on a research journey is both...
How Lumivero is partnering with researchers to shape the future of qualitative analysis By Silvana di Gregorio, PhD – Product Research Director and Head of...
Getting scheduling and budgeting right can make or break a project – especially when those projects involve large, complex energy or infrastructure deliverables. There are...
Qualitative data analysis (QDA) software is an essential tool for researchers who want to make sense of large volumes of unstructured data. From interviews and...
February is the month that we celebrate love in all its forms: romantic love, platonic love, family love – and loving what we do every...
When you provide your students with field placement opportunities, you and your institution will naturally amass a growing network of key partnerships with sites and...
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The start of a new year is your annual opportunity to try new things – including new research and analysis techniques. In 2025, make the...
Navigating the demands of data analysis in academia is no small task. Researchers and educators often juggle tight deadlines, complex software, and the challenge of...
The 2024 Lumivero Virtual Conference on Sept. 25-26 brought together a diverse global community of data professionals, researchers, academics, and students for sessions featuring data...
Quantitative risk analysis (QRA) is an approach used to assess and quantify risks in a project, process, or investment by assigning probabilistic values to potential...
There are many different types of waste in manufacturing – waste that can cost the economy many billions of dollars per year. For example, a...
In our previous article, Introduction to Lean Six Sigma, we discussed the fundamentals of Lean Six Sigma, exploring how it combines the principles of lean...
Since its debut in 2022, OpenAI’s ChatGPT has sparked widespread adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI) across various industries – from marketing and media to...
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What is MaxDiff analysis? MaxDiff (Maximum Difference Scaling) also called BWS (Best Worst Scaling), is a survey research technique used to measure preferences or the...
We are thrilled to announce the release of XLSTAT 2024.3, featuring new updates that redefine the way you uncover insights and visualize data. With groundbreaking...
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How do you update the qualitative research analysis software thousands of professionals rely on? With research, of course! In episode 67 of Between the Data,...
The Most Trusted QDA Software is Even Better We're thrilled to announce the release of NVivo 15, the latest version of Lumivero's most trusted qualitative...
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), a part of the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is the largest healthcare system in the United States. As...
We are excited to announce the latest version of DecisionTools Suite – designed with an unparalleled performance boost (4x faster calculations!) and a new, intuitive...
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Here a Spreadsheet, There a Spreadsheet, everywhere a Spreadsheet! Your students spend hours of time and effort keeping track of all their hard-earned experience, and...
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The quest for excellence begins in academia and extends beyond the classroom and into practical experiences. Crafting robust field placement programs is paramount for department...
Our team regularly monitors social media for discussions about the use of reference management software. We learn a lot from these conversations: what our (potential)...
Risk management, explains Mariama Zhouri, is one of the oldest jobs there is. From parents investing in cabinet locks to protect toddlers to schools deciding...
Think about the last time you picked up a prescription from the pharmacy. If you read the information in the package insert, you may have...
Hear how our 2022 Early Career Researcher recipient used research funding to support an innovative mixed methods research project tracking physical activity in young children....
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If you’ve struggled with aligning tasks from different calendars or conducting risk analysis on non-classical calendar schedules, the updated ScheduleRiskAnalysis for probabilistic project schedules in...
Hear from Dr. Yulia Levites on key considerations for your research grant During a recent webinar with Dr. Yulia Levites, Assistant Professor Health Services, Research,...
Qualitative data analysis is an essential aspect of many research projects. However, the term "qualitative data" can mean different things to different people, depending on...
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Developing a literature review is one of the most important — and difficult — components of the research process. A well-executed literature review helps you...
The All-in-One Writing and Reference Tool One of the most difficult aspects of research-based writing is keeping all your references organized. Whether you’re a PhD...
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Many experts in qualitative research begin their careers in academia, science, or public policy. Katrina Noelle, founder and president of the qualitative market research consulting...
From sentiment analysis to statistical significance, this example case study shows the power of NVivo with XLSTAT. Survey data often contains a wealth of valuable...
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As the demand for deeper understanding and nuanced insights grows across sectors like education, business, healthcare, and government, the value of qualitative research skyrockets. Grasping...
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On the first day of research, my data gave to me... Join us as we help you to (re)discover some of the key elements of...
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Conducting a thorough critique of the literature is incredibly important, but as a writer, you may feel daunted by the enormity of the task. Following...
Writing a literature review can be one of the most daunting aspects of the academic research process—and one of the most misunderstood. Dr. Robert Thomas,...
The practice of thematic analysis is widely used in qualitative analysis but sometimes not acknowledged or confused with other approaches. Here at Lumivero, we break...
In our fast-paced digital world, we're drowning in a sea of text data every day. Handling unstructured data manually is a daunting task – it's...
Save valuable time in your data analysis with three new features and three feature improvements in part two of the latest XLSTAT release! Now you...
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Learn about Dr. Bhattacharya’s qualitative research in the field of decolonizing and gain insights into balancing research, mentoring, and supervision. In the realm of research,...
Effortlessly improve your decision making through risk modeling and analysis with @RISK software – a powerful add-in tool for Microsoft Excel. By using the Monte...
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If you’re wondering ‘what is a literature review’ or trying to figure out how to write a literature review, you’ve come to the right place....
Deep Sensory Analysis Made Easy + Speed Up Your Sensory Data Preparation If you’re struggling with deep sensory data analysis or spending excess time adapting...
The increased costs, lack of reliable transportation, and scarcity of supplies all clearly tell the story that’s reigned on news feeds since 2020; The global...
A Conversation with Dr. Dana Lanell In a recent podcast episode, we had the privilege of delving into the complexities of the evaluation profession with...
How to Optimize Production and Inventory and Improve Tolerance Stacking Through Risk Analysis and Forecasting Supply chain management issues continue to be top of mind...
Updated: April 2, 2026Keeping supply chains flowing amid global threats with risk analysis for optimizing manufacturing For manufacturers, COVID-19 exposed significant vulnerabilities in today’s complex...
You already know that your favorite statistical analysis tool is packed with features to help derive new insights from your data, but are you using...
Free NVivo 14 Tutorials The NVivo you know and love is better, faster, and more rigorous than ever. With new team collaboration capabilities, Citavi integration,...
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According to Wikipedia, data analysis is “the process of inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and...
Behind the Data Podcast, Episode 52: TikTok Microvlogging to Engage Non-Profit Stakeholders On the most recent episode of NVivo’s Behind the Data Podcast, Dr. Stacy...
Working in a research team can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be challenging. Here are ten tips for research teams to work...
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Reading on screen versus on paper may impact how much you remember. Here’s what you can do. Coursework and research projects require a lot of reading. As more and more articles and books become available in electronic format, it's likely you’ll be doing much of this reading on a screen. However, research studies have shown that you may retain less information when you read something on screen rather than on paper. Reading on screen versus on paper Researchers have found problems with retention when reading onscreen materials. One study of tenth-grade students found that they had better recall and had better reading comprehension when they read a text on paper versus on screen. Another study from 2005 looked at changes in reading over the course of the last ten years. It showed that when people read on-screen, they tend to jump around more in the text rather than reading in a linear, focused manner. ...
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