Smart coder framework improves qualitative coding with LLMS
The authors introduce the Smart Coder Framework, a three‑phase method that structures human‑LLM collaborative coding through instruction, prompt strategy, and reliability checks.
Key points
- Smart Coder Framework uses instruction, prompt strategy, and reliability check.
- Evaluated on 72 middle‑school math teacher interview transcripts.
- Instruction and chain‑of‑thought prompts improved agreement.
They tested the framework on 72 middle‑school mathematics teacher interview transcripts. A factorial design compared instructed versus uninstructed prompts, few‑shot versus few‑shot plus chain‑of‑thought prompting, and single‑pass versus self‑consistency coding. Twelve transcripts were used for prompt development and calibration, and 60 for the formal evaluation.
Results show that instruction consistently improves agreement, chain‑of‑thought further boosts agreement under adequate instruction, and self‑consistency yields smaller, theme‑dependent gains but helps flag unstable decisions for human review. The framework systematically structures and monitors LLM‑assisted qualitative coding while preserving human authority over coding decisions.
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