Exploring the Purposes of Qualitative Data Coding in Educational Enquiry: Insights from recent research

A number of questions are raised concerning the purposes of data coding in qualitative research. It is suggested that in some cases these purposes may usefully be organised into two broad categories, each of which requires a separate coding response. A research project is briefly described in which...

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Published in:Educational studies Vol. 26; no. 3; pp. 339 - 354
Main Authors: Gough, Stephen, Scott, William
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Dorchester-on-Thames, U.K Taylor & Francis Group 01.09.2000
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:
Codes
Coding
Qualitative research
Rating Scales
Researchers
ISSN:0305-5698, 1465-3400
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Summary:A number of questions are raised concerning the purposes of data coding in qualitative research. It is suggested that in some cases these purposes may usefully be organised into two broad categories, each of which requires a separate coding response. A research project is briefly described in which it was found useful to employ two distinct, though connected, phases of data coding along the lines proposed.
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ISSN:0305-5698
1465-3400
DOI:10.1080/03055690050137141