codebook
- noun
- /ˈkoʊdˌbʊk/
- To facilitate coding, each researcher maintained a codebook with a list of codes and decisions made during coding.
- codebook development
Examples
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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.
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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.
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Coders were trained to use the codebook and code sheets before analysis occurred and were then retrained twice to ensure consistency.
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The researchers used the codebook to ensure that they accurately interpreted the data collected during the study.
Synonyms
A book that gives simple instructions and basic information
A short book with useful information and instructions about a subject or place
A book that gives information and advice about a place or activity
A document that tells how to play a game and behave in a group
A book that tells you how to use or fix a device
A small guide that shows how to set up and use a device
How Detailed
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.