Question

The research method used to analyze existing sources that involves counting the number of times a particular word, phrase, idea, event, symbol, or other element appears in a given context is called:________.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is content analysis.

Explanation:

Content analysis refers to examining the concepts, words and themes in a piece of information, usually a text. The reader can then establish the relationship between all the content and construct a more precise meaning.

Content analysis can be used to determine the intentions of a writer or demonstrate the communicative differences between cultures.