Question

multiple choice question
a sociologist examines scripts from blockbuster movies. they are looking for instances when two women carry on a conversation without discussing men. which type of study is this sociologist performing?
○ an experiment
○ a secondary analysis
○ a content analysis
○ an ethnographic study
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Explanation:

Content analysis involves systematically examining and coding existing textual or media materials (like movie scripts) to identify specific patterns, themes, or instances, which matches the sociologist's action here. Experiments involve controlled variables, secondary analysis uses existing research data, and ethnographic studies involve immersive fieldwork, none of which fit this scenario.

Answer:

B. a content analysis