Qualitative Coding
“Qualitative coding is the process by which segments of data are identified as relating to, or being an example of, a more general idea, instance, theme or category... Whether coding manually or using software, you will build up a system to organize data and your ideas about it. Coding therefore manages and orders qualitative data.”
- Lewins, A. & Silver, C. (2007). Qualitative coding in software: principles and processes. In Lewins, A., & Silver, C. Using software in qualitative research (pp. 82-91). London: SAGE Publications, Ltd doi:10.4135/9780857025012
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Resources
Additional Resources
- Qualitative ResearchThis research guide provides more information on qualitative research.
- Research Data Management and CurationThis research guide covers the research data management and curation resources available at the University of Alabama through a partnership of the University Libraries, Office for Research & Economic Development, and Office for Information Technology.