Guides, research, and case studies on qualitative data analysis from the Delve team.https://blog.delvetool.com/https://blog.delvetool.com/blog/top-alternatives-to-nvivo-for-dissertation-students-delvetool/https://blog.delvetool.com/blog/top-alternatives-to-nvivo-for-dissertation-students-delvetool/NVivo is a legacy qualitative coding software used by researchers and dissertation for decades. The learning curve and price are real obstacles to new users and first time researchers. This article looks at why, and at how Delve is a more user-friendly alternative and a favorite of dissertation students across the globe.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTDaniel Politzhttps://blog.delvetool.com/blog/manual-coding-vs-qualitative-coding-software/https://blog.delvetool.com/blog/manual-coding-vs-qualitative-coding-software/This article introduces the most popular methods and approaches for doing qualitative research, from manual methods to qualitative coding software like Delve.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTDaniel Politzhttps://blog.delvetool.com/blog/how-to-create-apply-thematic-analysis-codebook-using-ai/https://blog.delvetool.com/blog/how-to-create-apply-thematic-analysis-codebook-using-ai/This guide shows how AI can help build your thematic analysis codebook from the first code to the final theme. Learn when, where, and why to trust AI tools versus your own human judgement.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTAlex Limpaecherhttps://blog.delvetool.com/blog/chatgpt-for-thematic-analysis-alternatives/https://blog.delvetool.com/blog/chatgpt-for-thematic-analysis-alternatives/This article looks at the limitations with the “dump and done” approach of using AI in qualitative analysis, then highlights a few ways ChatGPT and Delve’s AI-assistant still save you time for thematic analysis.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTAlex Limpaecherhttps://blog.delvetool.com/blog/how-to-use-ai-for-thematic-analysis-step-by-step-guide/https://blog.delvetool.com/blog/how-to-use-ai-for-thematic-analysis-step-by-step-guide/This step-by-step guide walks through each phase of Braun and Clarke's six-step approach, showing exactly how AI supports thematic analysis and where you need to stay in the driver's seat.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTAlex Limpaecherhttps://blog.delvetool.com/blog/easy-nvivo-alternative-for-action-research-in-education/https://blog.delvetool.com/blog/easy-nvivo-alternative-for-action-research-in-education/This article covers NVivo alternatives for action research in education. NVivo alternatives like Delve are built for busy educators on a budget who just want to get right to work. We walk through the head to head comparison.Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTDaniel Politzhttps://blog.delvetool.com/blog/compare-best-software-teach-qualitative-analysis/https://blog.delvetool.com/blog/compare-best-software-teach-qualitative-analysis/A guide for educators choosing QDA software students can use in week one. Compare setup time, access, workflow, and real classroom experience.Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTDaniel Politzhttps://blog.delvetool.com/blog/case-study-lsu/https://blog.delvetool.com/blog/case-study-lsu/Struggling with complex qualitative analysis software? See how Dr. Garcia Ramos simplified her workflow and published NSF-funded research using Delve.Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTLaiYee Hhttps://blog.delvetool.com/blog/ai-features-in-qda-software/https://blog.delvetool.com/blog/ai-features-in-qda-software/This article compares AI features that are now part of many qualitative data analysis (QDA) software platforms. We tested the top AI-assisted QDA platforms to see how they stack up based on what matters most researchers.Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTDelve Teamhttps://blog.delvetool.com/blog/best-qda-software-support-qualitative-research/https://blog.delvetool.com/blog/best-qda-software-support-qualitative-research/This article compares seven of the top qualitative data analysis software options to see which tool offers the most helpful customer and software support.Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMTDaniel Politzhttps://blog.delvetool.com/blog/case-study-upenn/https://blog.delvetool.com/blog/case-study-upenn/Learn how a University of Pennsylvania research used Delve to analyze 19 hours of qualitative data and create a practical framework for teaching data literacy. Discover how her work empowers educators and how Delve streamlined her dissertation process.Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTLaiYee Hhttps://blog.delvetool.com/blog/quirkos-nvivo-delve/https://blog.delvetool.com/blog/quirkos-nvivo-delve/This article compares three popular QDA tools: NVivo, Quirkos, and Delve. Learn about features, strengths, and weaknesses to help you choose the best software for your research needs.Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMTDaniel Politzhttps://blog.delvetool.com/blog/maxqda-alternatives-delve/https://blog.delvetool.com/blog/maxqda-alternatives-delve/While both MAXQDA and Delve coding software offer robust features, they also have key differences. This article compares Delve and MAXQDA using direct feedback from real-life researchers.Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTDaniel Politzhttps://blog.delvetool.com/blog/dedoose-alternatives-delve/https://blog.delvetool.com/blog/dedoose-alternatives-delve/Dedoose alternatives? Opt for Delve – the intuitive, customer-centric CAQDAS. More convenient, more productive, and no more worrying about lost work.Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMTDaniel Politzhttps://blog.delvetool.com/blog/holistic-coding/https://blog.delvetool.com/blog/holistic-coding/Holistic coding is a first-cycle coding method, the initial stage of coding where the researcher identifies the main themes or concepts in the data, providing a high-level understanding of the data. It sets the stage for more organized second-cycle coding in later stages of research.Sun, 16 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMTDaniel Politzhttps://blog.delvetool.com/blog/magnitude-coding/https://blog.delvetool.com/blog/magnitude-coding/Magnitude coding is a qualitative data analysis technique that allows researchers to explore the details of their data by considering varying degrees of intensity, strength, or significance. This article explores how to use this method to gain richer insights and observations from your data.Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMTDaniel Politzhttps://blog.delvetool.com/blog/elaborative-coding/https://blog.delvetool.com/blog/elaborative-coding/Elaborative coding is a qualitative coding approach that helps researchers build upon the codes, categories, and themes generated from previous studies. This article explores the use cases of this method and provides a step-by-step guide.Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMTDaniel Politzhttps://blog.delvetool.com/blog/simultaneous/https://blog.delvetool.com/blog/simultaneous/Simultaneous coding is a method of qualitative coding where a single excerpt of data is coded with multiple codes. Read our guide to see when and how to simultaneous coding.Wed, 05 May 2021 00:00:00 GMTLaiYee Hohttps://blog.delvetool.com/blog/unconscious-needs/https://blog.delvetool.com/blog/unconscious-needs/Unconscious needs influence how users look for solutions to their problems, and how they evaluate the options they have.Fri, 07 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMTLaiYee Ho