Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Reliability and Validity01:29

Reliability and Validity

13.2K
Reliability and validity are two important considerations that must be made with any type of data collection. Reliability refers to the ability to consistently produce a given result. In the context of psychological research, this would mean that any instruments or tools used to collect data do so in consistent, reproducible ways.
13.2K
Statistical Analysis: Overview01:11

Statistical Analysis: Overview

8.0K
When we take repeated measurements on the same or replicated samples, we will observe inconsistencies in the magnitude. These inconsistencies are called errors. To categorize and characterize these results and their errors, the researcher can use statistical analysis to determine the quality of the measurements and/or suitability of the methods.
One of the most commonly used statistical quantifiers is the mean, which is the ratio between the sum of the numerical values of all results and the...
8.0K
Qualitative Analysis01:10

Qualitative Analysis

716
Qualitative analysis is the process of identifying elements, ions, or compounds in an unknown sample. It is the first and most fundamental type of analysis based on the hierarchy of analytical goals. This hierarchy is significant as it provides a structured approach to scientific research, with qualitative analysis serving as the initial step, providing essential information before moving on to quantitative or other forms of analysis.
There are two main approaches to qualitative analysis:...
716
Systematic Error: Methodological and Sampling Errors01:15

Systematic Error: Methodological and Sampling Errors

2.9K
In the case of systematic errors, the sources can be identified, and the errors can be subsequently minimized by addressing these sources. According to the source, systematic errors can be divided into sampling, instrumental, methodological, and personal errors.
Sampling errors originate from improper sampling methods or the wrong sample population. These errors can be minimized by refining the sampling strategy. Defective instruments or faulty calibrations are the sources of instrumental...
2.9K
Quality Assurance01:19

Quality Assurance

215
Quality assurance is the overarching term used to describe the activities employed to ensure the proper performance of a system. These activities can be classified into three categories: quality control, quality assessment, and internal corrective measures. Typically, these activities work cyclically: quality control is performed before and during the analysis, while quality assessment occurs during and after the investigation. Internal corrective measures are implemented based on the findings...
215
Detection of Gross Error: The Q Test01:00

Detection of Gross Error: The Q Test

6.4K
When one or more data points appear far from the rest of the data, there is a need to determine whether they are outliers and whether they should be eliminated from the data set to ensure an accurate representation of the measured value. In many cases, outliers arise from gross errors (or human errors) and do not accurately reflect the underlying phenomenon. In some cases, however, these apparent outliers reflect true phenomenological differences. In these cases, we can use statistical methods...
6.4K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Learners' perceptions of the medical pause: cognitive load and team performance.

Frontiers in psychology·2026
Same author

Factors influencing PrEP adoption in sexual health clinics within Ontario's public health system: a qualitative study using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR).

Frontiers in public health·2026
Same author

2025 Canadian Surgery Forum: Sept. 17-20, 2025.

Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie·2025
Same author

Assessing the educational impact of a new HIV PrEP training module among primary care providers in Southeast Ontario: results from immediate and 3-months post-training evaluation surveys.

AIDS care·2025
Same author

Developing a National Consensus of the Physiotherapy Entry-Level Business and Practice Management Core Curriculum Competencies: A Delphi Study.

Physiotherapy Canada. Physiotherapie Canada·2025
Same author

Genetic literacy among surgeons who manage patients with cancer: a national survey of knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, and barriers.

Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie·2025
Same journal

Implementation of virtual primary care: a comparative study of family medicine residents' experiences.

Canadian medical education journal·2026
Same journal

Beyond clinical skills: assessing prudent ethical competence for underserved populations.

Canadian medical education journal·2026
Same journal

Heartful Visits: a volunteering program to enhance student interpersonal skills and reduce patient isolation through non-clinical encounters.

Canadian medical education journal·2026
Same journal

The development of two Point of Care Ultrasound stations for Objective Structured Clinical Examinations in undergraduate medical education.

Canadian medical education journal·2026
Same journal

Choosing wisely in medical education: recognizing the role of STARS.

Canadian medical education journal·2026
Same journal

A novel anatomy and ultrasound curriculum improves physiatry resident confidence with ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal and spasticity procedures.

Canadian medical education journal·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 23, 2025

Assessment of Child Anthropometry in a Large Epidemiologic Study
09:36

Assessment of Child Anthropometry in a Large Epidemiologic Study

Published on: February 2, 2017

27.3K

Eight ways to get a grip on intercoder reliability using qualitative-based measures.

Nicholas Cofie1, Heather Braund1, Nancy Dalgarno1

  • 1Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen's University, Ontario, Canada.

Canadian Medical Education Journal
|May 16, 2022
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Quantitative measures for qualitative research reliability can be debated. This study proposes qualitative-based guidelines for intercoder reliability, aligning with interpretivist research traditions.

More Related Videos

The Other End of the Leash: An Experimental Test to Analyze How Owners Interact with Their Pet Dogs
08:59

The Other End of the Leash: An Experimental Test to Analyze How Owners Interact with Their Pet Dogs

Published on: October 13, 2017

17.8K
Nest Building Behavior as an Early Indicator of Behavioral Deficits in Mice
06:11

Nest Building Behavior as an Early Indicator of Behavioral Deficits in Mice

Published on: October 19, 2019

20.3K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Sep 23, 2025

Assessment of Child Anthropometry in a Large Epidemiologic Study
09:36

Assessment of Child Anthropometry in a Large Epidemiologic Study

Published on: February 2, 2017

27.3K
The Other End of the Leash: An Experimental Test to Analyze How Owners Interact with Their Pet Dogs
08:59

The Other End of the Leash: An Experimental Test to Analyze How Owners Interact with Their Pet Dogs

Published on: October 13, 2017

17.8K
Nest Building Behavior as an Early Indicator of Behavioral Deficits in Mice
06:11

Nest Building Behavior as an Early Indicator of Behavioral Deficits in Mice

Published on: October 19, 2019

20.3K

Area of Science:

  • Social Sciences
  • Qualitative Research Methodology

Background:

  • Quantitative intercoder reliability measures are debated in qualitative research due to differing ontological and epistemological traditions.
  • Critics argue that quantitative measures impose positivist standards on interpretivist qualitative research.
  • There is a need for reliability measures compatible with qualitative research paradigms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a qualitative-based measure of intercoder reliability.
  • To develop guidelines for evaluating and reporting intercoder reliability in qualitative research.
  • To support researchers, especially beginners, in qualitative data analysis.

Main Methods:

  • The study is guided by existing literature and practical experience in qualitative research.
  • A qualitative-based approach to intercoder reliability is developed.
  • Eight process-based guidelines are presented for evaluating and reporting intercoder reliability.

Main Results:

  • It is possible to develop intercoder reliability measures compatible with interpretivist paradigms.
  • Eight qualitative research process-based guidelines for intercoder reliability are presented.
  • These guidelines aim to facilitate the coding and analysis of qualitative data.

Conclusions:

  • Qualitative research can employ its own compatible measures of intercoder reliability.
  • The proposed guidelines offer a framework for ensuring rigor in qualitative data analysis.
  • The recommendations are particularly beneficial for novice qualitative researchers.