According to Lofland and Lofland, coding should happen _______________.
A) After data collection is completely finished
B) As soon as possible, while data collection is underway
C) Before data collection starts as a way to organize findings
D) None of these

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Coding should happen as soon as possible while data collection is underway so that the researcher can refine data collection methods and adjust research questions if necessary. Waiting until data collection is completely finished may lead to missed opportunities for further data collection or analysis. Pre-coding before data collection starts may limit the researcher's ability to capture unexpected or new patterns in the data.

According to Lofland and Lofland, Coding Should Happen _______________