Statistical Assistant how-to
How to Code Open-Ended Survey Responses
Coding turns words into data.
Quick answer
Coding turns words into data. In short: read; create; write, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Read a sample.
Create categories.
Write a codebook.
Code responses.
Have someone check a sample.
Count results.
Safety reminders for statistical assistants
- Protect confidential data
- Follow data security rules
- Document changes
- Report errors
Key terms
Mean · Median · Mode · Standard deviation · Outlier · Missing data: see the full statistical assistant glossary.