Converting raw data into a category system, such as when a researcher analyzes newspaper coverage of an event by quantifying and classifying the various topics covered in the articles into categories, is called
A) coding
B) triangulation
C) textual analysis
D) operationalization

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Coding is the process of organizing and categorizing data, especially qualitative data, into themes or categories to facilitate analysis. In the context given, coding involves analyzing newspaper coverage by classifying the content into different categories or themes.

Converting Raw Data into a Category System, Such as When