In content coding, it is common to see coding schemes with one category identified as "other." This reflects:
A. a wise move by the researcher as some elements will not fit in any of the categories.
B. the code that researchers use as the standard against which other categories are tested.
C. the code that researchers use when they want to further examine some elements.
D. a failure of the coding scheme, indicating that the coding scheme is not as developed as it should be.
E. none of the above.
Answer: D
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