What is the definition of content analysis? How to do content analysis of prescription drug references in popular music?

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Content analysis is a research method used to identify patterns in recorded communication by systematically collecting data from a set of texts, which can be written, oral, or visual. It involves categorizing or "coding" words, themes, and concepts within the texts and then analyzing the results.

To analyze prescription drug references in popular music lyrics using content analysis:

1. Collect a sample of song lyrics containing drug references.

2. Develop a coding scheme to categorize the type of drug, context, and themes.

3. Code the lyrics according to the scheme.

4. Analyze the coded data to identify patterns and frequencies of drug references.

5. Interpret the results in the context of drug use in music and popular culture.