intercoder reliability

Intercoder reliability refers to the consistency of results when different people (coders) analyze or categorize the same data. It measures how similarly they interpret and assign labels, ensuring that the coding process is reliable and not influenced by individual biases. High intercoder reliability indicates that different coders understand and apply the coding guidelines consistently, which strengthens the credibility of the research findings. It’s a crucial quality check in studies involving qualitative or content analysis to ensure the data interpretation is dependable and reproducible across different coders.