Content Analysis

Description

Software that allows users to group passages of text together according to common theme.

Uses and Potential Benefits

Useful as a tool for systematically analyzing grant reports, interviews or other qualitative data. Example: a foundation might run their grantee reports through a content analysis program to look for common themes.

Examples of the Tool (Not exhaustive or vetted)

References/Articles/Examples from Nonprofits and Foundations

None

Real Time or Time Independent?

Time Independent

Can Start Small and Expand?

Yes

Time/Cost to Implement?

Medium

Time/Cost to Maintain

Medium