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Output file structure

After the codification process, the R3M platform provides you with an Excel file containing several tabs. Each tab serves a specific purpose in helping you interpret, analyze, and further process your thematized data.

Overview of output tabs​

1. Meaning units tab​

  • Purpose: Lists each verbatim alongside the meaning units (segments of text) that have been identified and coded.
  • Use: Allows you to see exactly how each response was broken down and which codes were assigned.

2. Thematization tab​

  • Purpose: Shows the same verbatims, but with the codes associated with each meaning unit.
  • Use: Provides a clear mapping between the original text and the assigned codes, making it easy to trace coding decisions.

3. Code frame tab​

  • Purpose: Contains the full code frame used for coding, including all themes and ideas.
  • Use: Lets you quickly count the number of occurrences for each idea (using Excel formulas) and review the structure of your coding plan.

4. Unclassified ideas tab​

  • Purpose: Lists meaning units that could not be coded with the current code frame, along with their occurrences.
  • Use: Helps you identify gaps in your code frame and decide if new themes or ideas should be added.
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Each tab in the output file is designed to support a different aspect of your analysis, from reviewing individual coding decisions to refining your overall code frame.