Strengths and Weaknesses of Using NVivo Software in Analyzing Qualitative Data
Isnandar Sanusi · 2019
This study was conducted based on the rapid development of technology and the high interest of student teacher of Department of English Language Education of UIN Ar-Raniry on qualitative research.Reflecting to such development, the researcher conducted this research to investigate the strengths and weaknesses of using NVivo software in analyzing qualitative data. It was also to see how effective Nvivo in supporting data analysis of qualitative research. This research aims to motivate students of Department English Language Education to conduct a qualitative research by the assistance of technology rather then manually. Hence, the research design of this study was descriptive qualitative. The researcher selected five users or students of Department of English Language Education, four males and one female who are writing skripsi as the participants. This study used semi-structure interview to collect the data in getting deeper information needed for this study. The result of this study showed that Nvivo application has several advantages and disadvantages. It can be seen from the some answers of the participants in this research. In this study, the writer found various advantages, which are time efficiency, easier in doing research, can work in massive data, and can provide immediate result. In contrast, the disadvantages of Nvivo are the NVivo cannot be used in all kind of research, it is not really effective, it has roblem in installation, machine error, and it is difficult for beginner. The researcher also found that Nvivosoftware effective in supporting data analysis.