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An introduction to the Video Activity Coder: Free software for coding videorecorded behaviors.
1Department of Psychology, Illinois State University, Campus Box 4620, Normal, IL, 61790-4620, USA. gsbrasw@ilstu.edu.
Behavior Research Methods
|May 10, 2021
Summary
The Video Activity Coder is a free, open-source program for coding behaviors in video data. It offers an accessible alternative to expensive software, aiding in detailed behavioral analysis.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral science
- Computer science
- Data analysis
Background:
- Behavioral research often relies on video analysis.
- Existing video coding software can be costly or limited.
- There is a need for accessible, feature-rich tools for behavioral coding.
Purpose of the Study:
- Introduce the Video Activity Coder, a new free, open-source software.
- Provide researchers with an efficient tool for coding behaviors in video datasets.
- Offer an alternative to expensive or limited existing software solutions.
Main Methods:
- The Video Activity Coder software was developed.
- It allows users to view, play, pause, rewind, and fast-forward video clips.
- Users can mark behavioral codes using an on-screen keypad.
- The program generates descriptive statistics and second-by-second code streams.
Main Results:
- The Video Activity Coder provides easy navigation of video data.
- It enables precise marking of behavioral event onsets and offsets.
- The software outputs data suitable for further statistical analysis.
- It serves as a cost-effective solution for behavioral coding.
Conclusions:
- The Video Activity Coder is a valuable, free, and open-source tool for behavioral research.
- It addresses limitations of existing software, offering enhanced functionality and accessibility.
- The program facilitates efficient and accurate coding of behaviors in videorecorded observations.
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