CAPAS 2.0: A computer tool for coding transcribed and digitally recorded verbal reports

Crutcher, Robert J.

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“…Additional sources of information, such as drawings, sounds, or photographs can be incorporated simply by adding new dimensions. Although this is still a relatively new concept, it is perfectly feasible with today's advanced coding systems (Saldaña, 2013 ) and technological possibilities (e.g., Bazeley, 2003 , 2006 , 2009 ; Crutcher, 2003 , 2007 ; Holtgraves and Han, 2007 ; Romero et al, 2007 ; Dam and Kaufmann, 2008 ; Taylor et al, 2015 ). In the ATLAS.ti (v.7) qualitative data analysis program, for example, the text coding feature can be used to supplement the information entered with an object or an audio or video recording.…”

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Indirect Observation in Everyday Contexts: Concepts and Methodological Guidelines within a Mixed Methods Framework

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Indirect observation is a recent concept in systematic observation. It largely involves analyzing textual material generated either indirectly from transcriptions of audio recordings of verbal behavior in natural settings (e.g., conversation, group discussions) or directly from narratives (e.g., letters of complaint, tweets, forum posts). It may also feature seemingly unobtrusive objects that can provide relevant insights into daily routines. All these materials constitute an extremely rich source of information for studying everyday life, and they are continuously growing with the burgeoning of new technologies for data recording, dissemination, and storage. Narratives are an excellent vehicle for studying everyday life, and quantitization is proposed as a means of integrating qualitative and quantitative elements. However, this analysis requires a structured system that enables researchers to analyze varying forms and sources of information objectively. In this paper, we present a methodological framework detailing the steps and decisions required to quantitatively analyze a set of data that was originally qualitative. We provide guidelines on study dimensions, text segmentation criteria, ad hoc observation instruments, data quality controls, and coding and preparation of text for quantitative analysis. The quality control stage is essential to ensure that the code matrices generated from the qualitative data are reliable. We provide examples of how an indirect observation study can produce data for quantitative analysis and also describe the different software tools available for the various stages of the process. The proposed method is framed within a specific mixed methods approach that involves collecting qualitative data and subsequently transforming these into matrices of codes (not frequencies) for quantitative analysis to detect underlying structures and behavioral patterns. The data collection and quality control procedures fully meet the requirement of flexibility and provide new perspectives on data integration in the study of biopsychosocial aspects in everyday contexts.

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Section: A Methodological Framework For Liquefying Textmentioning

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Indirect Observation in Everyday Contexts: Concepts and Methodological Guidelines within a Mixed Methods Framework

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“…At least eleven recent commercial and academic software packages, which range in intended purpose from qualitative analysis to animal-behavior observation, can be used to code behavioral interactions. Those include ATLAS.ti [17], Computer-Aided Protocol Analysis System(CAPAS 2.0) [18], Computerized Profiling (CP) [19], [20], CowLog [21], Dartfish [22], Digital Replay System [23], Noldus Observer Video-Pro [24], Noldus Observer XT [25], Nvivo 9 [26], Observational Data Coding System (ODCS) [27], and Transana [28]. Although these products provide clear benefits over printed transcripts, they also show insurmountable drawbacks for psychotherapy process research, such as being expensive, unmodifiable, or limited in function.…”

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CACTI: Free, Open-Source Software for the Sequential Coding of Behavioral Interactions

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The sequential analysis of client and clinician speech in psychotherapy sessions can help to identify and characterize potential mechanisms of treatment and behavior change. Previous studies required coding systems that were time-consuming, expensive, and error-prone. Existing software can be expensive and inflexible, and furthermore, no single package allows for pre-parsing, sequential coding, and assignment of global ratings. We developed a free, open-source, and adaptable program to meet these needs: The CASAA Application for Coding Treatment Interactions (CACTI). Without transcripts, CACTI facilitates the real-time sequential coding of behavioral interactions using WAV-format audio files. Most elements of the interface are user-modifiable through a simple XML file, and can be further adapted using Java through the terms of the GNU Public License. Coding with this software yields interrater reliabilities comparable to previous methods, but at greatly reduced time and expense. CACTI is a flexible research tool that can simplify psychotherapy process research, and has the potential to contribute to the improvement of treatment content and delivery.

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CAPAS 2.0: A computer tool for coding transcribed and digitally recorded verbal reports

Cited by 2 publications

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Indirect Observation in Everyday Contexts: Concepts and Methodological Guidelines within a Mixed Methods Framework

Indirect Observation in Everyday Contexts: Concepts and Methodological Guidelines within a Mixed Methods Framework

CACTI: Free, Open-Source Software for the Sequential Coding of Behavioral Interactions

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