Analyzing Media Messages: Using Quantitative Content Analysis in Research

Analyzing Media Messages: Using Quantitative Content Analysis in Research
ISBN-10
100380621X
ISBN-13
9781003806219
Series
Analyzing Media Messages
Category
Social Science
Pages
243
Language
English
Published
2023-12-22
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Authors
Stephen Lacy, Daniel Riffe, Jennette Lovejoy

Description

The fifth edition of this comprehensive and engaging text guides readers through the essential tools and skills necessary to conduct quantitative content analysis research. Readers will find a clear definition of quantitative content analysis and step-by-step instructions on designing a content analysis study, along with examples of content analysis studies and journal articles. This edition has been updated with the latest methods in sampling in the digital age, computerized content analysis, and the uses of social media in content analysis research. It maintains the concise, accessible approach of previous editions while including refreshed examples and discussions throughout. This is an essential text for content analysis courses in communication and media studies programs at all levels, as well as a useful supplementary text in more general research methods courses.

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