This video tutorial introduces framework matrices in NVivo 12, a tool for cross-tabulating qualitative data. Framework matrices can be used to generate results or create summaries. They are stored within the notes area, and you can create one by specifying a name, selecting cases (participants), and choosing themes (columns). You can use a framework matrix to manually summarize data or use it as a query to automatically generate summaries. The video explains how to link summaries to text and export the matrix to Excel for easier manipulation. It highlights two primary ways to use framework matrices: manual summarization and automated query-based summarization.

Highlights

• 💡 Framework matrices are a tool in NVivo 12 for analyzing qualitative data.
• 📊 They can be used to cross-tabulate data and generate results or summaries.
• 🗂️ Framework matrices are stored within the notes area and require naming, selecting cases, and specifying themes (columns).
• 📝 They offer two main uses: manual summarization and automated query-based summarization.
• 🔗 You can link summaries to the original text for reference.
• 📤 The matrix can be exported to Microsoft Excel for easier manipulation.