Using Predefined Codes
Using Predefined Codes
Section titled “Using Predefined Codes”Predefined codes let you specify categories in advance, ensuring consistent coding across studies.
When to Use Predefined Codes
Section titled “When to Use Predefined Codes”- Tracking studies — Same codes across multiple waves
- Team standardization — Everyone uses the same categories
- Known categories — You already know the likely response types
- Comparative analysis — Matching categories across questions
How to Apply Predefined Codes
Section titled “How to Apply Predefined Codes”-
From Templates (recommended)
- Create a template with your codes (see Templates Guide)
- Select the template when configuring analysis
- Codes are automatically applied
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From File Columns
- If your file already has a code column, select it as “Code ID Column”
- Select the “Code Name Column” for category descriptions
- Existing codes will be used as the starting point
Predefined Codes Format
Section titled “Predefined Codes Format”Codes are structured as number → description pairs:
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Product Quality |
| 2 | Price/Value |
| 3 | Customer Service |
| 4 | Ease of Use |
| 98 | Other |
| 99 | None |