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Lexical Coding in Mangold INTERACT - Post-Hoc Coding & Subject-Behavior-Modifier Tutorial
Learn how to use Lexical Coding Mode in Mangold INTERACT for post-hoc coding and Subject-Behavior-Modifier systems.
In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to code behavioral data more efficiently using Lexical Coding Mode in Mangold INTERACT — a powerful post-hoc approach that also supports Subject–Behavior–Modifier coding structures.
What You’ll Learn
- How post-hoc coding works — log event timing first, then assign codes afterward
- How to log events effortlessly using just the SPACEBAR
- How to assign multiple codes and modifiers to a single event across different classes
- How to handle empty events and customize their behavior
- Key insights into how event duration and statistics behave in Lexical Coding Mode
Lexical Coding Mode is especially useful for sequential behavioral data such as conversations or interactions, where multiple variables (e.g., subject, behavior, modifiers) describe the same time segment. It enables highly complex coding systems while keeping the coding process easy to manage.
Video Tutorial
- 0:00 Intro
- 0:13 Post-hoc Coding
- 0:38 Activate Lexical Coding Mode
- 1:12 Coding mode options
- 1:52 Disable Event creation with Code keys - SPACEBAR only coding
- 2:29 Start Observation Mode
- 2:35 Discussion Codes explained
- 2:52 Start logging Events
- 3:17 Assign Codes and Modifiers
- 3:45 Precondition for Multiple Codes in one Event: Different Classes required
- 4:11 Handling empty Events
- 6:00 Characteristic of Events with multiple Codes
- 7:15 Statistics calculation on lexical Codes
- 7:40 Hierarchical Coding notice
Content Summary
Whether you’re conducting research, analyzing behavior, or working with conversation data, this tutorial will help you master post-hoc coding workflows in INTERACT. You’ll learn how to pause, replay, and review events before deciding on the most accurate coding, and gain key insights into when Lexical Coding Mode is most effective — and when it’s not ideal.
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