Which of the following is an example of content analysis in criminal justice research?
A) counting the number of stories devoted to the coverage of crime in your local newspaper
B) counting the number of robberies that happen in your city
C) measuring the average length of time from arrest to disposition in your city
D) determining the average number of inmates housed in your city's jail on a daily basis

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Content analysis involves the systematic analysis of media content, such as newspaper articles, to identify patterns and trends in reporting. Counting the number of stories devoted to crime coverage in a local newspaper is an example of content analysis. The other options do not involve content analysis.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Content Analysis