When split coding, each person is assigned a different transcript to code. This is a quick way to analyze an entire project as a group, but you give each transcript less individual attention.

One of the primary advantages of split coding is efficiency. By dividing the workload, researchers can expedite the coding process. This method is designed to enhance the reliability and trustworthiness of the analysis, as it diminishes the potential for variability in how codes are interpreted or applied by different researchers.

Below we walk through the steps of doing split coding in Delve:

Create a new project by clicking the arrow next to the project name, and then clicking "New Project"

Share the project with the people you will be working with. See how.

Upload transcripts to your project. See how.

Create codes and add code descriptions to make sure everyone knows the correct way to apply a code. The codes within the project are shared across everyone.

Assign each person to a specific transcript or set of transcripts. Keep track of this in a separate notebook or spreadsheet outside of Delve. Then, each person can independently code their transcripts. As people add new codes and code descriptions, these will be visible to everyone else shared on the project.

Review how each person coded, learn from their findings, and align on how you are coding. There are three ways to review someone’s work:

Add memos to snippets to discuss coding decisions. See how.

Use code descriptions to write summaries of your findings.

Qualitative analysis is an iterative process, and researchers will often repeat steps 4 - 8 until they have analyzed all their transcripts and aligned on their analysis.