Why examine Segment Length Distribution?
Overview
Segment Length Distribution shows how large or small coded evidence units are. It is useful for auditing coding granularity, finding unusually broad selections, comparing coding practices, and deciding whether some codes are being applied to precise meanings while others capture entire paragraphs or long transcript turns. Find it under Analysis › Frequencies & Comparison › Code Distribution.
What to do
- Inspect very long and very short segments rather than assuming either is wrong.
- Compare lengths within similar evidence types because characters and time ranges are not equivalent units.
- Adjust evidence when a selection is broader or narrower than the intended meaning.