In our project we used score extracts (i.e. from sheet music) where the focus group participants compare and contrast aspects. Going through the transcripts it was great to find the link option (anchors) yet, it looks like each text or image selected for this purpose can only be linked to another one once. Is there a way to have 2+ transcript sections reference (i.e. link to an anchor) the same spot in an image? Another thing that seems to block this use case is that the areas can't overlap if I'm seeing it correctly.
This needn't be through links/anchors. I shortly considered using codes, but I feel this would get cumbersome and nondescript as the reference can be anything from a small symbol to a few bars (hence why the not-being-able-to-overlap also causes issues).
This is not only to quickly see what the transcript is referring to, but it might well offer a kind of map of what aspects are discussed more or less when viewing and evaluating the excerpts.
Thanks in advance for any tips.
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Khaled Alostath gepostet
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Dear Hilde,
In MAXQDA, internal links (anchors) are typically one-to-one, meaning each text or image segment can be linked to another segment only once. However, you can use codes to manage multiple references to the same spot in an image. While codes might seem cumbersome, they offer flexibility in organizing and analyzing data. You can create a code for each reference point and apply it to multiple transcript sections. This approach allows you to track and evaluate which aspects are discussed more frequently. If overlapping is an issue, consider using a combination of codes and memos to document and organize your analysis.
Hope this answers your questions.
Kind regards,
Khaled
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Khaled Alostathgepostet
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Hello Hilde,
Yes, the mouse-over feature that displays snippets is specific to anchors in MAXQDA. Anchors allow you to directly link and view related segments, providing a seamless connection between text and visuals. While codes can become complex with overlapping, they offer a structured way to organize and analyze data. You might consider using a combination of both methods: anchors for direct visual connections and codes for broader categorization and analysis. This approach can help manage complexity while maintaining the benefits of both features.
Keep exploring to find the best fit for your project!
Let us know if you have any further questions, please.
Kind regards,
Khaled
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Hilde Polsgepostet
3 Tage her
Thanks Khaled,
I "feared" codes would be the answer after all. When I played with that approach it felt like a jungle, due to the overlapping going on. I guess "seeing" the snippet when mousing over made me hopeful, as that really unites the comment with the visual in one go. If I'm seeing it correctly the mouse-over only works with anchors, correct? I'll keep exploring and seeing how to best make it work for this project.
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Khaled Alostathgepostet
3 Tage her
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Dear Hilde,
In MAXQDA, internal links (anchors) are typically one-to-one, meaning each text or image segment can be linked to another segment only once. However, you can use codes to manage multiple references to the same spot in an image. While codes might seem cumbersome, they offer flexibility in organizing and analyzing data. You can create a code for each reference point and apply it to multiple transcript sections. This approach allows you to track and evaluate which aspects are discussed more frequently. If overlapping is an issue, consider using a combination of codes and memos to document and organize your analysis.
In our project we used score extracts (i.e. from sheet music) where the focus group participants compare and contrast aspects. Going through the transcripts it was great to find the link option (anchors) yet, it looks like each text or image selected for this purpose can only be linked to another one once. Is there a way to have 2+ transcript sections reference (i.e. link to an anchor) the same spot in an image? Another thing that seems to block this use case is that the areas can't overlap if I'm seeing it correctly.
This needn't be through links/anchors. I shortly considered using codes, but I feel this would get cumbersome and nondescript as the reference can be anything from a small symbol to a few bars (hence why the not-being-able-to-overlap also causes issues).
This is not only to quickly see what the transcript is referring to, but it might well offer a kind of map of what aspects are discussed more or less when viewing and evaluating the excerpts.
Thanks in advance for any tips.
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Khaled Alostath gepostet 3 Tage her Administrator Beste Antwort
Dear Hilde,
In MAXQDA, internal links (anchors) are typically one-to-one, meaning each text or image segment can be linked to another segment only once. However, you can use codes to manage multiple references to the same spot in an image. While codes might seem cumbersome, they offer flexibility in organizing and analyzing data. You can create a code for each reference point and apply it to multiple transcript sections. This approach allows you to track and evaluate which aspects are discussed more frequently. If overlapping is an issue, consider using a combination of codes and memos to document and organize your analysis.
Hope this answers your questions.
Kind regards,
Khaled
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Khaled Alostath gepostet 3 Tage her Administrator
Hello Hilde,
Yes, the mouse-over feature that displays snippets is specific to anchors in MAXQDA. Anchors allow you to directly link and view related segments, providing a seamless connection between text and visuals. While codes can become complex with overlapping, they offer a structured way to organize and analyze data. You might consider using a combination of both methods: anchors for direct visual connections and codes for broader categorization and analysis. This approach can help manage complexity while maintaining the benefits of both features.
Keep exploring to find the best fit for your project!
Let us know if you have any further questions, please.
Kind regards,
Khaled
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Hilde Pols gepostet 3 Tage her
Thanks Khaled,
I "feared" codes would be the answer after all. When I played with that approach it felt like a jungle, due to the overlapping going on. I guess "seeing" the snippet when mousing over made me hopeful, as that really unites the comment with the visual in one go. If I'm seeing it correctly the mouse-over only works with anchors, correct? I'll keep exploring and seeing how to best make it work for this project.
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Khaled Alostath gepostet 3 Tage her Administrator Antwort
Dear Hilde,
In MAXQDA, internal links (anchors) are typically one-to-one, meaning each text or image segment can be linked to another segment only once. However, you can use codes to manage multiple references to the same spot in an image. While codes might seem cumbersome, they offer flexibility in organizing and analyzing data. You can create a code for each reference point and apply it to multiple transcript sections. This approach allows you to track and evaluate which aspects are discussed more frequently. If overlapping is an issue, consider using a combination of codes and memos to document and organize your analysis.
Hope this answers your questions.
Kind regards,
Khaled
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