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Find themes in comments

Sample

Eight comments labeled, grouped into three themes and counted, each theme backed by two real quotes.

Sample results: runs and scores on this page are illustrations while testing is set up. How we test

What goes in: the comments
Parent comments on the swim season (8)
- The 6 am sessions are hard on school mornings.
- My daughter loves her coach. She explains everything clearly.
- The fee went up with no warning.
- Could we have an evening session? 6 am is too early.
- The coaches remember every child's name.
- The fee is fair for what the kids get.
- Our son never wants to leave practice. The coach makes it fun.
- The pool was closed one week and nobody told us.
Next: the first step runs
Step 1Label each comment
Step 2Group the labels into themes
Step 3Count each theme and pick two quotes

What each check found

  1. Label each comment
    Every quote is really in the comments (A plain rule)
    ProblemFirst try, row 5: the quote said "The coaches know every child's name." The comment says "remember".
    CheckSecond try: all 8 quotes are in the comments word for word.
    Failed once, so the step ran again with the problem pointed out. Passed.
  2. Group the labels into themes
    Every theme names its comments (A plain rule)
    CheckAll 3 themes list their comment numbers.
    CheckEvery number from 1 to 8 appears once.
    Passed, on to the last step.
  3. Count each theme and pick two quotes
    Every first quote is really in the comments (A plain rule)
    CheckAll 3 first quotes are in the comments word for word.
    Passed, on to the final checks.
  4. Finished
    The themes fit what people said (You check this one)
    Your turn. This check is yours.
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