content analysis

American  

noun

1. analysis to determine the meaning, purpose, or effect of any type of communication, as literature, newspapers, or broadcasts, by studying and evaluating the details, innuendoes, and implications of the content, recurrent themes, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of content analysis

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

Maybe that isn’t a rural thing, but my co-author Dan Shea and I did a content analysis of the Times' coverage of rural America over a two year period.

From Salon

The subtle changes in tone that convey sarcasm often confuse computer algorithms as well, limiting virtual assistants and content analysis tools.

From Science Daily

This came out as a content analysis of TikTok, but it’s specifically about the conspiracy theory that Taylor Swift is secretly gay, and she's closeted and dropping all these hints in her tracks.

From Salon

This research can rely on in-depth interviews, but also on content analysis of social media conversations in conspiracy channels.

From Salon

Since at least the 1990s, law enforcement has used a written content analysis tool with no scientific backing to interpret witness and suspect statements.

From Salon