Improve code frame

Iterative improvement is a key part of the thematization process on the R3M platform. By regularly reviewing your results and refining your code frame, you ensure that your qualitative analysis remains accurate, comprehensive, and relevant to your data.

Why improve your code frame?

• Capture emerging themes: New ideas or topics may appear in your data over time.
• Reduce unclassified ideas: Minimize the number of meaning units that remain uncoded.
• Enhance analysis quality: A well-adapted code frame leads to more meaningful and actionable insights.

How to improve your code frame

1. Review output tabs:

   • Check the Unclassified ideas tab for recurring or important concepts not yet covered.
   • Examine the Code frame and Thematization tabs for underused or redundant codes.

2. Refine themes and ideas:

   • Add new themes or ideas to cover gaps identified in your data.
   • Merge or split codes as needed to better reflect the nuances in responses.
   • Rename codes for clarity and consistency.

3. Iterate the process:

   • After making changes, re-run the codification process to apply the updated code frame to your data.
   • Continue this cycle until the number of unclassified ideas is low and your code frame accurately represents your dataset.

tip

Continuous improvement of your code frame ensures your qualitative analysis evolves with your data, leading to richer and more reliable insights.