Given below are two statements: Statement I: Coding is a crucial stage in the…
2023
Given below are two statements: Statement I: Coding is a crucial stage in the process of doing a content analysis. Statement II: A coding schedule includes all the dimensions that would be employed in the coding process and indications of the guidance for coders. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer: C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false — CONCEPTIn content analysis, coding converts relevant features of material into defined categories for systematic analysis. A coding schedule is the recording…
- A.
Both Statement I and Statement II are true
- B.
Both Statement I and Statement II are false
- C.
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
- D.
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
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Correct answer: C
CONCEPT
In content analysis, coding converts relevant features of material into defined categories for systematic analysis. A coding schedule is the recording form on which data for each item are entered; a coding manual separately lists dimensions, categories, codes, and instructions that guide coders.
APPLICATION
Statement I describes coding as a crucial stage of content analysis, which accords with the method.
Statement II assigns the dimensions and coder guidance to the coding schedule, although those definitions and instructions belong to the coding manual; the schedule is the data-entry form.
CONTRAST
Both statements true: this merges the recording schedule with the instruction-giving manual.
Both statements false: this overlooks the central role of coding in content analysis.
Statement I true and Statement II false: this keeps the coding stage, schedule, and manual distinct.
Statement I false and Statement II true: this both understates coding and misassigns the manual’s function.
RESULT
Therefore, Statement I is true but Statement II is false.