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Data visualization is transforming qualitative research, offering researchers new ways to uncover insights and share findings. Moving beyond traditional, text-heavy methods, innovative tools like NVivo...
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...
March Madness is one of the most exhilarating sporting events of the year. The unpredictability of the NCAA basketball tournament—with its shocking upsets, Cinderella stories,...
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...
The Super Bowl is always packed with excitement, nail-biting moments, and endless debates about who will take home the trophy. But what if you could...
At Lumivero, we believe real breakthroughs happen when innovation meets reflection – when we learn from the past to shape a better future. Research and...
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...
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,...
Build an outcome-focused learning environment with Tevera Student assessments are critical to determining whether educational goals are being met in practicum placements. The insights gleaned...
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...
Thematic analysis offers a structured way to uncover meaningful patterns in complex data. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the intricacies of this methodology –...
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...
What is RATA Analysis? RATA (Rate-All-That-Apply) is a survey or sensory evaluation technique used to assess multiple attributes of a product, concept, or experience. It...
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...
It’s well known that qualitative data analysis software (QDA software) provides significant advantages to researchers, particularly regarding time saved on clerical work which “frees the...
As a cornerstone of optimal decision-making in many fields, from the prediction of financial success to the reliability of power sources, Monte Carlo simulations offer a way to...
With part shortages causing issues at more than 50% of all manufacturers, it’s no surprise that they are looking for better ways to predict where...
Monte Carlo Simulation 101 In today’s fast-paced world, making well-informed decisions is crucial for business success. Markets fluctuate, customer behaviors shift, and countless external factors...
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...
What does it take to turn a classroom, a school, or a university from struggling to stable? Dr. Jonathon Saphier, Founder and President of Research...
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...
The phone calls, emails, paperwork, and negotiations are done! Your placement team has successfully placed all your students at external agencies for their practicum experiences...
Scale Your Field-Based Education Programs and Improve Student Experience Academia has always had a complex relationship with emerging technology, as is evidenced by its stance...
In any educational setting, the supervisor's role is crucial in ensuring that the field work experience runs smoothly as they not only supervise the daily...
A Dive into Documentation, Evidence Gathering and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Accreditation management is a multi-faceted process that requires meticulous planning, systematic implementation, and ongoing...
Field-based student learning programs are an excellent way for students to experience and learn through hands-on activities. These programs allow students to immerse themselves in...
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....
Stop slogging through your statistics software and enjoy a smarter, better, and faster XLSTAT experience. XLSTAT’s new version features a new navigation ribbon, faster software...
Enterprise @RISK Management Conference June 5, 2024 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. EDT Need to fortify your risk management strategy? Searching for opportunities to...
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer volume of research needed for a comprehensive literature review? Do you struggle with knowing where to start...
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...
Revolutionizing Business Innovation with NVivo When gathering qualitative data, it’s often hard to determine the emotional undertones of the messages. In the financial industry in...
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...
Identifying Possibilities and Actioning on Strategic Scenarios Welcome to a fascinating expedition into Monte Carlo simulation – a powerful method for quantifying uncertainty in high...
Basing product decisions on how consumers feel about a good or service sounds like a no-brainer, but the reality of conducting sentiment analysis and uncovering...
Discover the @RISK advantage In the dynamic field of financial services where things can change in an instant, it’s critical that financial analysts stay on...
Which qualitative content analysis methods should you choose to make sense of your data? What best practices should you adopt for each method? In the...
Three popular use cases for generative AI Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting every conceivable type of application, content, and industry, and according to a...
Learn how using the Monte Carlo method in @RISK can improve your decision analysis and solve industry challenges in consumer goods, manufacturing, finance, insurance, and...
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...
Elevate your research experience with Citavi – because your writing deserves nothing less As a researcher, you’re no stranger to citations; but it can be...
Update Your XLSTAT Version to Unlock Smarter, Better, and Faster Insights Make more informed product decisions and improve your overall market research experience with the...
Since its introduction in November 2022, OpenAI’s ChatGPT software started revolutionizing a wide range of industries, from internet searches and customer service to software development...
Recorded interviews are one of the most popular forms of qualitative data collection. They are nearly always transcribed, and the analysis is conducted on the...
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...
Document analysis is the process of reviewing or evaluating documents both printed and electronic in a methodical manner. The document analysis method, like many other...
Go Forwards in Time with Citation Tracking As it’s vital for researchers to consult a variety of external sources when conducting research, such as in...
On any given day, close to 80% of NVivo users are busy with interview analysis. Like you, they're looking for the best way to make...
Qualitative coding is a core process in qualitative research – bridging the gap between raw, non-numerical data and meaningful insights. Whether you’re delving into interviews,...
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...
Using grounded theory, you can examine a specific process or phenomenon and develop new theories derived from the collected real-world data and their analysis. Grounded...
Author: Christina Silver, Ph.D., Associate Professor (Teaching) & Director of the CAQDAS Networking Project At the recent Lumivero conference, a few presentations discussed the role...
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...
Qualitative Data Analysis Software (QDA software) allows researchers to organize, analyze and visualize their data, finding the patterns in qualitative data or unstructured data: interviews,...
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...
Anticipating Project Manager Issues with Monte Carlo Simulation to Meet Deadlines and Plan Contingencies Project management is a multifaceted endeavor that involves careful planning, resource...
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...
As 2023 progresses, manufacturing companies continue to focus on supply chain management issues. In an April 2023 survey conducted by CNBC, only 36% of supply...
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....
Lumivero Support Center Now Live on the Lumivero Community Site We’re excited to announce a powerful new customer support center for NVivo, Citavi, and Sonia...
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...
How to Keep Supply Chains Flowing Amid Global Threats with Risk Analysis for Optimizing Manufacturing For manufacturers, COVID-19 revealed many vulnerabilities in today’s complex global...
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,...
Organizations of all types use analytics to approach decision-making more objectively, accurately, and confidently. These techniques help decision-makers at all levels to be better-informed and...
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...
A new version of @RISK is available with advanced features for ScheduleRiskAnalysis– allowing you to apply powerful risk analysis to your project schedules.
We’re excited to announce that a new version of XLSTAT is available! Thanks to our users’ suggestions, XLSTAT is constantly improving and building upon its...
Work placements can be one of the most rewarding experiences – and most daunting – in a student’s life to date. It is likely to...
Streamlining the Dissertation Writing Process In a groundbreaking study on IT auditor competency, audit quality, and data security, Dr. Blake Curtis discovered a significant technical...
The long-term weather forecast can be summed up in one word: extreme. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), years of research into the impact...
The recent Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank crisis sparked significant concern and sowed distrust in the financial system among both the banks’ customers and...
In Light of the First Republic Bank, Silicon Valley Bank, and Signature Bank Crises The recent First Republic Bank, Silicon Valley Bank, and Signature Bank...
The newest version of NVivo is a significant step forward in an age when collaborative research is critical. As we bring NVivo 14 to the...
Wir haben Citavi 6.15.2 veröffentlicht und laden Sie ein, diese Version zu installieren, um die unten aufgeführten Fehler zu beheben. Falls Sie nach dem Öffnen...
We just released an update to Citavi 6 (Citavi 6.15.2). We encourage you to install this version so you can take full advantage of the...
Managing uncertainty in project schedules has never been easier thanks to DecisionTools Suite’s newest feature, ScheduleRiskAnalysis (SRA). SRA lets you perform risk analysis using Monte...
What is Culturally Responsive Research? Conducting culturally responsive research is crucial when working with vulnerable populations in order to support and respect the participants’ experiences....
Xanne Janssen has been awarded $25,000 over two years – hear from her about the study she is conducting. Xanne Janssen is a Senior...
Take charge and delegate tasks to your new personal research assistants Once you've done the bulk of your research and are heavily involved in the...
How can I find the journal article my professor mentioned? My professor recommended a journal article for my research paper... but she didn't mention the exact title, author, or journal name. Now how...
Let your sources' bibliographies do your searching for you Do you often feel like you’re searching for sources in the all the wrong places? Or maybe...
Tips for saving webpages, blogs, and articles We all know people who prefer to print things they find online before reading them. For me, it’s...
Three Solutions for Inadvertent Pilers Are your stacks of papers and books growing at such an alarming rate that you're worried about being buried alive...
And other questions regarding self-citation You’re an undergraduate student with a double major in Political Science and Chinese Studies. You write a research paper for...
Use summaries to better understand difficult academic texts On Monday morning my co-worker asked me about my weekend, as he always does. I replied, “I...
Stop pulling all-nighters for good “Guess I’ll just have to pull another all-nighter,” was a phrase I said all-too-often during my studies. It seemed that...
Two approaches for starting your writing sessions Now that it’s summer, if you’re a graduate and postgraduate student, you’re likely settling in to a writing routine to try to make progress on your dissertation. When your...
Our 6 top tips for a successful new semester A new academic year is a great chance to start over. It’s a time to say...
All about Academic Writing Month For many academics, the month of November is associated with making progress on a writing goal. In this blog post,...
8 strategies that can help Nearly all of us have been there: sitting in front of the blank page not knowing where to start, a growing...
How to make sure you don't forget anything important Is the deadline for your research paper or thesis getting closer and closer? In an ideal...
Taking your research paper one step at a time Whenever it’s morning in the office and the telephone is ringing, countless emails remain unread in...
Why smartphones are so distracting and how you can build your concentration skills Think back to the last time you were really concentrated on your writing and completely in the...
Metacognition, metalearning, and learning how to learn Fluent in 3 months, the 4-hour chef, The first 20 hours, Ultralearning – books on rapid learning often reach the top...
How doing nothing can help you reach your academic goals. As a student, professor, or researcher it’s a given that you need to work hard....
How the fresh start effect can help with your New Year's Resolutions I am willing to bet money that no one gets into New Year’s...
11 tips to help you get the most out of your citation software Reference management programs are one of the best tools an academic can...
Three steps for taking control of a growing collection of sources. It's go time. Your advisor's parting words are still ringing in your ears, "Good luck...
The single best piece of advice for getting unstuck when writing a dissertation – or anything else A while back I wanted to start doing...
Try the Creativity Tip that Helped David Bowie get Unstuck You’ve been there before. Your sources are spread out before you, you’ve done the reading,...
Why you should avoid secondary citations Did you hear what Anna said? I heard from a friend who heard from her boyfriend’s brother that she...
How the information literacy skills you learn in your studies can help Amidst all the uncertainty of the current pandemic, one thing has become crystal...
Whenever I start a research paper, I either feel like I can’t find anything on my topic or that I'm only finding useless information. Am...
A selection of posts from the first year of the blog The blog team is taking a break this week, but we dove into our...
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. ...
Knowledge beyond the ivory tower Whenever I watch someone perform a magic trick, I wonder, “How did he or she do that?” In vain –...
Helpful online tools for academics When was the last time technology left you stranded? For me it was when I was stuck on hold with...
Nine questions that can help you find the perfect fit It’s not easy to find just one pair of shoes that’s right for every occasion....
Making sure everyone has a piece of the (knowledge) pie Imagine that you buy a bushel of apples from your local supermarket and then bake...
And how you can find peer-reviewed journals for your first research paper Did you just get assigned your first research paper and are wondering about...
Start off your studies strong Being a first-year student is difficult enough when you don’t have a pandemic going on around you. You have to...
Schnell und langfristig kreativer mit diesen Tipps Ohne Kreativität gäbe es keine Forschung. Wenn Sie Ihre Forschungsfrage formulieren, einen neuen methodischen Ansatz austesten oder eine...
Reach great heights by building upon the achievements of others As a student, you may often feel daunted by your professors. During my college years,...
A look at the Planned Accidents blog authors' idea generation and writing process In this third post in our creativity series, blog authors Jenny and...
5 tips for Citavi (and other) webinars This blog post is especially meant for Citavi instructors, their colleagues, and future Citavi Champions who want to share their...
Who gets thanked in the acknowledgements section in theses and dissertations and why As a Citavi customer proudly told me that he had completed his...
Since the beginning of the year there have been a lot of changes made to Citavi, which we're excited to tell you about in this...
Dissertation writing requires you to develop a complex argument supported by appropriate evidence. To do this effectively, you’ll need to learn how to organize your...
Most of us can imagine the academic who effortlessly turns caffeine into written words and might actually be a machine. It’s easy to think that everyone else...
Updated: Sept. 1, 2023 The escalation of Russian’s invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to crude oil price volatility...
Evaluation of Student Success within Social Work Education’s Signature Pedagogy Over 250 Sonia users came together in October to share best practices and learn more...
Between the Data Episode 47: Post-Intentional Phenomenology: Considerations and Principles Social science researchers have long utilized phenomenological research methodologies in their qualitative research to study...
Continuing with this series of articles introducing cost estimating with @RISK, we will compare the use of the most popular distributions of this technique: the...
Manage uncertainty in project schedules like never before with Monte Carlo simulation. Perform risk analysis on Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project models in the @RISK...
Beauty has long been a topic of interest, from philosophers who struggled to define it to artists who sought to portray it. And now, with...
Originally Published: Nov. 1, 2022 Updated: Sept. 1, 2023 At the time of this article's publication in November 2022, the U.S. dollar was at its...
This article offers a simple and concise explanation of the Monte Carlo simulation, a technique that combines statistical concepts (random sampling) with the ability of...
The fear of the blank page, the stress of self-imposed writing goals, perfectionism - all of these can prevent academics from engaging in productive writing...
As the world of work moves ever faster, it’s never been more important for academia to connect with business and the workplaces into which students...
A Purchasing Strategy Example Considering Suboptimal Decisions Lumivero’s PrecisionTree software allows you to analyze the probabilities of different outcomes, and their impacts, in sequential, multi-stage...
To lay the groundwork for swift settlements, many legal firms use PrecisionTree software to map out all possible routes a litigation path can take by...
Business continuity and emergency response managers know that recovering from a crisis requires proactive planning – regardless of whether you can see trouble approaching. Lessons...
Long supply chains for technology companies in the United States combined with the need for timely delivery of products to customers has brought challenges to...
The use of custom Excel programming and @RISK APIs allows the automated analysis of historical data and construction of sophisticated risk models. Here, we present an application...
Asking the right questions is the first step Early on in your academic training, you may have been assigned topics to research. As you progress...
Our recommendations for working with URLs Gone are the days of citing only printed materials when writing a research paper or thesis. Depending on your...
People managing placements are busy! There are students to manage, site contacts to update, sites to source and university staff to report to. Often, entire...
Why Centralized Placement Management Is the Future Higher education institutions are prioritizing student experience, teaching innovation, diversity and workplace readiness. Key programs of work to...
7 methods for taking notes in class Do you dream of doing better on tests and getting better grades? According to a recent study by...
Experiential education programs are vital for effectively preparing students for the workforce. Managing these programs can be challenging, and how students and host sites experience...
Hospital bed availability changes daily, especially during COVID-19, as patients are admitted and discharged. @RISK gives staff a real-time look at data as it evolves,...
The blueprint for your writing project In everyday language, the word “proposal” is probably most frequently used in the context of marriage or business. In...
There are tens of thousands of citation styles. Why are people still developing their own? Whenever I teach a course on Citavi, I ask the...
Methods for annotating academic texts Do you have any academic guilty pleasures? During my studies, I certainly did: highlighters. I absolutely loved marking up my...
Modeling from empirical data takes observed information and attempts to replicate that information in a set of calculations. There are a number of relationships to...
A Look at Why Attempts So Far Have Failed If you travel to Germany and order a beer, you might notice that the glass has...
Why it can be problematic and when it can make sense. When you’re first learning how to write academic papers, you’ll often be told to...
A brief history, from the very first guidelines on up to APA 7 The APA citation style just might be the most widely-used citation style...
When performing a cost risk analysis study, one of the key results is the amount of extra monetary resources that is to be added to...
Real options are the flexibilities that are inherent in general business or other decision situations. In general, a real option is present in any decision...
Citation Terms Explained in Plain English As a university student, you’re expected to adhere to citation style guidelines for your papers – but that can...
Dr. Philip Adu is a Methodology Expert at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP). In this post he explains the things to consider when...
What place does Wikipedia have in academic writing? When you start a research paper, you may not be very familiar with your topic. You’ll want...
Tips for Recognizing, Adding, and Citing Different Reference Types The sources you use to write your paper are a bit like road signs. Just as...
Three Methods and When to Use Each One Did you know that the British Library is the largest library in the world with over 150...
NVivo and SPSS both feature heavily in the toolkit I use as a researcher, so I was pretty excited when I heard that NVivo would...
As a qualitative researcher, you wear many hats. For any given project, you need to: Read widely and have a thorough grasp on what’s happening...
Lyn Lavery is an NVivo Certified Platinum Trainer and, as the director of Academic Consulting, has overseen an extensive range of academic and government-based research...
Humans are inherently complex. Research with human subjects requires patience, attention to detail, and a love of intersectionality. NVivo helps one harness their inner zen,...
NVivo allows you to create diagrams from your data - a picture emerges of different categories and nodes and how they relate to each other....
A South African infrastructure development company has used @RISK risk analysis software to ensure it attracts funding for projects to deliver basic community services that...
