Question 1

Why is the recording unit important in a content analysis?

Accepted Answer

For example, from a given document, news...

Question 2

The list of materials germane to the researcher's subject in a content analysis makes up a __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   Sampling frame
B)   Research collection
C)   Literature
D)   Sampling unitE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

What is the episodic record? In your answer please include examples of sources you would include in the episodic record.

Accepted Answer

Records that are not part of an ongoing,...

Question 4

What are the drawbacks of relying on the episodic record to collect data?

Accepted Answer

To use written records, researchers must...

Question 5

The portion of the written record that is enduring and covers an extensive period of time is the ____________ record.

Accepted Answer

A)   Episodic
B)   Running
C)   Recorded
D)   Time seriesE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 9: Document Analysis: Using the Written Record

The list of materials germane to the researcher's subject in a content analysis makes up a __________.