A research method that involves collecting and analyzing interpretively a systematically selected set of documents, including text and/or visual images, in an effort to uncover their meaning, themes, and cultural and social significance is called _________________.

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The method described in the question is qualitative content analysis, which involves analyzing systematically collected documents to uncover their meaning, themes, and social/cultural significance. Semiotics, interpretive analysis, and symbolic analysis may also involve analyzing text and visual images, but they do not necessarily involve systematically selecting a set of documents for analysis.

A Research Method That Involves Collecting and Analyzing Interpretively a Systematically