Use the Google search engine to discover coding schemes that already exist for ethnic group, family expenditure, industry group, socio-economic class and the like. To do this you will probably find it best to type the phrase “coding ethnic group” into the search box. LO9 a Discuss how credible you think each coding scheme is with a friend. To come to an agreed answer pay particular attention to:

the organisation (or person) that is responsible for the coding scheme;

any explanations regarding the coding scheme’s design;

use of the coding scheme to date.

b Widen your search to include coding schemes that may be of use for your research project.

Make a note of the web address of any that are of interest.