Which of the following data sources could not be coded for use in content analysis?
A) letters to the editor
B) commentaries by talk show hosts
C) dissenting opinions in cases dealing with the death penalty
D) agency aggregate statistics

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Agency aggregate statistics provide numerical data that cannot be coded for use in content analysis as it does not contain any textual information. Content analysis requires the analysis of text, therefore, choice D is the correct answer. Choices A, B, and C all contain textual information that can be coded for content analysis.

Which of the Following Data Sources Could Not Be Coded