[Interpretation/Processing] Zf

Aliases

Zf
processing Zf
Z frequency

Definition

Zf indicates how often the person actively tries to scan and organize the field during processing. In this section it is used as a frequency measure of organizational effort, not as a measure of efficiency by itself.

Interpretation

If Zf is high, there are usually more attempts to examine and organize the stimulus.
If Zf is low, there may be less active exploration or less initiative to structure the field.
Its clinical meaning changes when read together with Zd, because frequency and efficiency are not the same.

Cautions

A high Zf does not automatically mean good processing.
A low Zf can be expected if the protocol is short.
To interpret the value, the W:D:Dd distribution should also be reviewed.

Cross References

[Interpretation/Lower Section/Processing] Processing
[Interpretation/Upper Section] Zf
[Interpretation/Processing] Zd
[Interpretation/Processing] W:D:Dd
[Coding/Z] Z

Evidence Note

Detailed source comparison is stored in internal provenance notes.