Skip to main content

Codification process

Once your code frame is finalized, you can launch the codification (thematization) process on the R3M platform. This step applies your code frame to the verbatim responses, automatically coding each meaning unit for structured analysis.

Step-by-step codification​

1. Validate your code frame​

  • Ensure your code frame is complete and accurately reflects the themes and ideas relevant to your project.
  • Make any final edits or adjustments before proceeding.

2. Upload the verbatim file​

  • Prepare your verbatim responses in an Excel file.
  • Upload the file to the platform.
  • Specify where the data is located:
    • Tab name
    • Column containing the verbatims
    • Row where the data starts

3. Launch codification​

  • Once the code frame is validated and the verbatim file is uploaded, start the codification/thematization process.
  • The platform will process the data, assigning codes to each meaning unit found in the responses.

4. Processing and output​

  • The codification process may take several minutes, depending on the size of your dataset.
  • You will receive an Excel file by email with several tabs containing the coded results.
tip

Do not change the order of verbatims in your output file until you have recovered any additional information (such as IDs) that may not appear in the coded output.

What happens next?​

  • Review the coded file and check for accuracy.
  • If you need to adjust the code frame (e.g., add new themes or ideas), you can update it and re-run the codification process for improved results.

The codification process transforms raw qualitative data into structured, actionable insights, ready for further analysis and reporting.