Content Analysis Method in the Study of Economic Federalism in Development Programs in Iran

Abstract

Methodological literature provides numerous definitions of content analysis and different divisions in the separation of its different branches. The aspect of interest in this article is to apply this method in different conditions, and especially the requirements that challenge its application. The content analysis based on its theoretical support has methodological consequences that associate its application in different populations with methodological adjustments and combinations. This article reviews the literature and theories on the content analysis method and enumerates its types. We have compared these two methods of content analysis and the grounded theory because of their similarities and then we have discussed the results of applying these combinations and adjustments while studying development programs in Iran.