In a study in which a researcher examined major U.S. newspaper editorials that dealt with the topic of public welfare, the unit of analysis was
A) public welfare.
B) major U.S. cities.
C) newspapers.
D) newspaper editorials.
E) welfare recipients.

Question

In a study in which a researcher examined major U.S. newspaper editorials that dealt with the topic of public welfare, the unit of analysis was​
A) ​public welfare.
B) ​major U.S. cities.
C) ​newspapers.
D) ​newspaper editorials.
E) ​welfare recipients.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The unit of analysis refers to what is being studied and measured. In this particular study, the researcher focused on the content of newspaper editorials that dealt with the topic of public welfare. Therefore, the unit of analysis is newspaper editorials.

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