In the process of content analysis, whether through traditional content analysis methods or big data content analysis methods, the reliability test requires two or more coders to independently make judgments about the characteristics of the same piece of information or record and reach consistent conclusions. Reliability refers to the consistency of a measure (whether the results can be reproduced under the same conditions).
Why do I need to do reliability test?
Whether reliability test should be conducted in a research, depends on the objectives and needs of the research and the requirements of the journal or paper.