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codebook

codebook

1 4.4
A book or document that lists codes and explains what they mean
  • noun
  • /ˈkoʊdˌbʊk/
translation icon : libro de códigos
  • To facilitate coding, each researcher maintained a codebook with a list of codes and decisions made during coding.
  • codebook development

Examples

  • Each member then coded 10 interviews independently, using the codebook, looking for common themes across interviews related to facilitators of childhood obesity.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Training consisted of the review of the codebook and the practice coding of one interview.

    Academic text (2015)
  • A copy of the survey and codebook can be obtained from the authors by request.

    Academic text (2003)
  • As the research proceeded, the codebook was refined, and all data of each code were discussed by all team members.

    Academic text (2008)
  • The codebook was revised following each research team meeting, which helped to inform future coding.

    Academic text (2018)
  • The codebook was also edited to be clearer about the concepts and measures.

    Academic text (2018)
  • Overall interrater reliability of the survey and codebook was found to be 90.6%.

    Academic text (2003)
  • The qualitative codebook from Phase I research was applied to the analysis of supervisor reflections.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Coders were trained to use the codebook and code sheets before analysis occurred and were then retrained twice to ensure consistency.

    Academic text (2018)
  • The researchers used the codebook to ensure that they accurately interpreted the data collected during the study.

Synonyms

guide
vscodebook
249 1.0

A book that gives simple instructions and basic information

focuses narrowly on code lists and their meanings or usage
handbook
vscodebook
56 3.1

A short book with useful information and instructions about a subject or place

is focused specifically on listing codes and explaining their use
guidebook
vscodebook
33 2.1

A book that gives information and advice about a place or activity

is restricted to listing codes and explaining how to use them
rulebook
vscodebook
10 3.3

A document that tells how to play a game and behave in a group

lists codes and explains their meanings rather than prescribing behavior
instruction book
vscodebook
3 2.2

A book that tells you how to use or fix a device

explains code meanings and how to apply them rather than device operation
1 2.7

A small guide that shows how to set up and use a device

lists codes and shows how to use them instead of product steps

How Detailed

manual
208 2.8
codebook
1 4.4
glossary
9 4.4
cheat sheet
8 3.4
list
1.0

Surface Forms

codebook singular
codebooks plural

Morphology

codebook = code + book (transparent) = code + book

Clear compound of 'code' + 'book': a book or listing containing codes, which directly matches both senses including the technical one.

Etymology

Codebook is simply the words code and book put together, and the word code itself comes from codex meaning 'book'. So a codebook is literally a 'book of codes' that lists and explains abbreviations and signs, which is why people use it to understand reports and messages.