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Content Analysis: A Methodology for Structuring and Analyzing Written Material

PEMD-10.3.1 Published: Sep 01, 1996. Publicly Released: Sep 01, 1996.
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GAO published a guide on content analysis, describing how GAO evaluators can use this methodology in: (1) selecting textual material for analysis; (2) developing an analysis plan; (3) coding textual material; (4) ensuring data reliability; and (5) analyzing the data.

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