How to Code Open-Ends in MX8 Labs

In MX8 Labs, coding open-ended responses is streamlined and automated, making it easy to classify and analyze text responses from your surveys. Here’s a step-by-step guide to understanding how open-end coding works and how you can manage it effectively.

How Open-End Coding Works

1.

Automated Coding At the End of Fielding

The system automatically codes all responses to each text_question when your survey is complete. This ensures you get real-time categorization of open-ended answers without any manual intervention.

2.

Shared Code-Frames Across Surveys

• Each unique question in each Project has a code frame (a predefined set of categories used to classify responses).
• The same code-frame is shared across all surveys in the project, ensuring consistent classification.

3.

Editable Code-Frames

• You can edit the code frame anytime to refine categories or adapt to new response patterns.
• The AI uses the description of each label to decide which responses should be assigned to this code.
• Changes to the code frame trigger an automatic re-coding of all previously collected responses to ensure consistency.

Managing Your Code-Frame

Viewing the Code-Frame

• Navigate to the Project you want to manage.

• Select the “Code-Frame” tab to view the questions with code frames.

Editing the Code-Frame

1. Click the Edit button in the Code-Frame section.

2. Add, modify, or delete categories as needed.

3. Save your changes to update the code-frame.

Re-Coding Responses

• When you edit the code frame, the system automatically re-codes all responses for that question.
• You don’t need to re-upload data or manually trigger the process—it’s handled seamlessly.

FAQs

Q: Can I use the same code frame for multiple questions?

No, each unique question has its own code frame. However, the system automatically shares the code-frame for the same question across all surveys in a project.

Q: What happens to previously coded responses if I update the code frame?

All previously collected responses are automatically re-coded to reflect your changes.

Q: Can I revert to a previous version of the code frame?

Currently, code-frame changes are final, so ensure you’re confident in your edits before saving.