Thanks for this Helen - it's really helpfull as we are in the middle of
deciding which software to invest in. Can I ask what kind of research and
theory building you're involved in? What kinds of research methods you are
using prior to the software stage?
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> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Bowman, Helen
> [CES]
> Sent: 17 September 1999 08:09
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: RE: Nudist and NVIVO
>
>
> Hello
>
> I have just switched from Nudist4 to NVIVO and am much happier
> already. I was regularly drawn into an erroneous mouse click
> which would crash my computer (an NT) with Nudist 4. I found the
> restriction to text units and the clumsiness of editing annoying
> in Nudist4, plus the lack of visual representations (without
> buying an addin) didn't help my limited creativity in analysis
> and I was forced to switch between paper and pens and the
> software. I have only been using NVIVO for a day and already the
> more pleasant environment, ease of editing (even though it's a
> bit slow - it is much easier to the eye and in the process), ease
> of coding and the modelling facility have inspired me to be in
> work at 7.30 just so that I can get on with theory building.
>
> Ridiculously enthusiastic I know but I would recommend anybody
> considering buying the software to go straight for NVIVO and not
> to bother with Nudist 4 - there is always that period when a new
> piece of software is delivered that those who have used the
> previous version/model remain hooked in to the familiar (I've
> been there myself with Lotus 123 believe it or not!) but for new
> users there seems no reason to be fettered by any such loyalty.
>
> By the way Mark the QSR website does have reading lists that are
> worth following up.
>
> Best wishes
>
> Helen
>
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