How do Code Patterns by Two Metadata Variables work?
Overview
This is also code-linked, but every column is an intersection of two metadata groups. For example, selecting Gender and Age can produce Female · Age 6, Female · Age 7, Male · Age 6, and Male · Age 7. Rows remain the selected code hierarchy. This view is useful when a one-variable comparison would hide an analytically important subgroup combination. Find it under Analysis › Frequencies & Comparison › Comparative Patterns.
What to do
- Select two different metadata variables and a relevant code family.
- Read the document n below every combined group and the cell count shown with each percentage before comparing groups.
- Use filters only when an additional scope restriction is required; record the active filters in reporting.
- Inspect coded evidence within the intersecting groups, including low-frequency and contradictory cases.
When to use it
- To compare groups made by two variables together, such as gender within site.