Human–Machine Learning for Large-Scale Qualitative Coding in Educational Measurement

Judy H. Tang, Tom Krenzke, Jin Hui Xu, Karen Lo


Abstract
This paper examines a human–ML framework for large-scale qualitative data coding. Using a nationally representative sample of transcript data, the study evaluates semantic embeddings and ranked recommendations through validation and user testing. Results demonstrate improved efficiency and accuracy while maintaining human expertise, oversight, and responsibility for final coding decisions.
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2026.aimecon-sessions.25
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Proceedings of the Artificial Intelligence in Measurement and Education Conference (AIME-Con): Coordinated Session Papers
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October
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2026
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Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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Joshua Wilson, Christopher Ormerod, Magdalen Beiting-Parrish
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AIME-Con
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National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME)
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236–240
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https://aclanthology.org/2026.aimecon-sessions.25/
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Judy H. Tang, Tom Krenzke, Jin Hui Xu, and Karen Lo. 2026. Human–Machine Learning for Large-Scale Qualitative Coding in Educational Measurement. In Proceedings of the Artificial Intelligence in Measurement and Education Conference (AIME-Con): Coordinated Session Papers, pages 236–240, Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME).
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Human–Machine Learning for Large-Scale Qualitative Coding in Educational Measurement (Tang et al., AIME-Con 2026)
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