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Unclassified ideas tab

The Unclassified ideas tab in your output Excel file lists all meaning units that could not be assigned to any code in your current code frame. This tab is crucial for identifying gaps in your coding structure and for improving the comprehensiveness of your analysis.

What does the unclassified ideas tab show?​

  • Uncoded meaning units: Segments of verbatim responses that were not matched to any existing theme or idea.
  • Occurrences: The number of times each unclassified idea appears in your data.

Structure of the tab​

Each row typically includes:

  • The unclassified meaning unit (text segment)
  • The count of occurrences

Example​

Unclassified IdeaOccurrences
"unique feature"3
"unexpected result"2
"not sure what to say"1

How to use the unclassified ideas tab​

  • Identify gaps: Review unclassified ideas to spot recurring topics or concepts not covered by your current code frame.
  • Refine code frame: Add new themes or ideas to your code frame based on these findings.
  • Iterate: After updating your code frame, re-run the codification process to improve coverage and accuracy.
tip

A low number of unclassified ideas indicates a well-adapted code frame. Use this tab to continuously improve your qualitative analysis.