The systematic analysis of existing documents is known as _____.

A) quantitative research
B) transactional analysis
C) content analysis
D) case study

Content analysis

A research method used to systematically analyze the content of communication media through coding and identifying patterns or themes.

Systematic analysis

An organized method of examining and evaluating data or processes by breaking them into smaller parts to better understand the whole.

Existing documents

Previously produced materials (such as records, letters, or reports) used as data sources in qualitative research.