The process of allocating codes to responses collected during fieldwork facilitating analysis of data.
Entering the answer to survey questions into a computer in abbreviated form. For example, M for male, F for female. Coding in qualitative research uses the same principle, on a larger scale.
this is done when observations, segments of text, visuaul images or responses to a questionnaire or interview are collected into groups which are like one another, and a symbol is assigned as a name for the group. Data may be `coded' as they are collected, as where respondents are forced to reply to fixed-choice questions. Alternatively, the coding of qualitative data can form a part of an interpretive, theory building approach.
Coding the data is both an abductive and inductive process, in that using induction we explain or describe a particular empirical phenomena by subsuming it under an already existing category or rule. We also use a process of abduction to find new, unknown concepts or rules based on surprising or anomalous events. So, we have 'theoretical preconceptions' but revisions or modifications of these are possible and to be expected when immersed in the data
Putting answers into groups (usually numbered groups), so the answers can be counted and studied more easily.
The process of converting information obtained on a subject or unit into coded values (typically numeric) for the purpose of data storage, management, and analysis.
Organizing questionnaire responses into categories and assigning a unique code to each response prior to data entry.
Turning respondents' written answers into numeric answers.
The assignment of a rank to an answer given on a survey.
In clinical trials, the process of assigning data to categories for analysis. Adverse event, for example, may be coded using the COSTART system. See acronym glossary.
"Is the transformation or reduction of raw data into a set of standard categories for statistical analysis. It is frequently used in scoring responses to open-ended interview questions and in content analysis of mass media" (Sommer & Sommer, 1997, p.359).
The process of organising responses into numerical form for aggregate data handling. The term is typically used to refer to the process of transferring respondents’ answers to open-ended questions into a format which can be quantified and therefore easily analysed.
Combining answers to a question into similar categories and assigning a numeric code to each of the categories of response.
The values assigned to collected data so that it is arranged into classes according to specified characteristics.
Assigning a specific numeric value to an alphanumeric field. Coding was held in the Optical Data Entry system, it was mainly a computer assisted process of coding from image.
Sometimes we are interested in a quality rather than a quantity, eg. Good, bad, indifferent. The best way to get a computer to handle this kind of data is to numerically code the qualities, eg: Deteriorated Stayed the same Improved Alternatively we may wish to classify continuous data within categories, eg. pulse rate could be coded as: Less than 21 Between 21 and 50 Above 50 See also categorical data.
The assignment and use of code numbers for each project activity to facilitate control and reporting. [D04945] SCL The process of applying a code, typically to the element s of a breakdown structure. [D02474] RMW
The process of allocating codes to answers in order to categorise them into logical groups. For example if the question was 'why are Xyz. the best supplier?' coding might group answers under 'Product quality', 'Service quality', 'Lead times' etc.
A system of assigning digits to financial transaction to identify and classify them for accounting purposes and for data processing.
Translation of a given set of data into categories that can be manipulated using computer technology, such as spreadsheets (Excel) or statistical analysis packages (SPSS) EHR/NSF Evaluation Handbook, Chapter Seven: GlossarySource web site
Combining Similar answers and assigning a numeric code so they may be processed by a computer.