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From Text to Codings

Nursing ResearchPublished 1 March 2008
Laila Burla, Birte Knierim, Jürgen Barth, Katharina Liewald, Margreet Duetz, Thomas Abel
Citations644
SJR quartileQ1
SJR score0.78
SNIP0.79

TL;DR

The quantitative approach of ICR assessment is a viable instrument for quality assurance in qualitative content analysis and facilitates good practice in coding and enhances credibility of analysis, especially when large samples are interviewed, different coders are involved, and quantitative results are presented.

Abstract

The quantitative approach of ICR assessment is a viable instrument for quality assurance in qualitative content analysis. Kappa values and close inspection of agreement rates help to estimate and increase quality of codings. This approach facilitates good practice in coding and enhances credibility of analysis, especially when large samples are interviewed, different coders are involved, and quantitative results are presented.

Keywords

Decision SciencesHealth Professions