Coding
What is coding in qualitative research?
Assigning short, descriptive labels to meaningful data segments
What is the first step in coding data?
A. Group related codes
B. Get an idea of the entire data set
C. Finalize the coding scheme
D. Ask another person to review
B. Get an idea of the entire data set
Which data collection method involves watching participants’ behavior in natural settings?
C
What is a characteristic of good codes?
Short and data-based
In open coding, researchers primarily:
A. Break data into smaller segments and assign initial codes to identify emerging concepts.
B. Test a hypothesis by comparing results with predetermined variables.
C. Select participants who best represent the entire population.
D. Use statistical software to calculate relationships among variables.
A. Break data into smaller segments and assign initial codes to identify emerging concepts.
Which method collects data by asking participants open-ended questions?
Interview
Coding allows researchers to:
See different dimensions of the same issue
Why do researchers recheck the list of codes against the data?
A. To shorten the transcript
B. To apply repeated interpretation and refine codes
C. To create survey questions
D. To delete all similar codes
B. B. To apply repeated interpretation and refine codes
In qualitative research, themes are:
A. Full interview transcripts
B. Broad patterns that emerge from grouped codes
C. Personal interpretations only
D. Survey results
Broad patterns that emerge from grouped codes
Which of the following is NOT true about codes?
A. They are analytical
B. They are neutral
C. They are themes
D. They are grounded in participants’ words
C. They are themes
Why is coding important?
A. To replace research questions
B. To organize raw qualitative data
C. To reduce the number of participants
D. To write conclusions immediately
B.
When naming themes, researchers should avoid:
Vague titles like “Other Issues”