The research method used to analyze existing sources that involves counting the number of times a particular word, phrase, idea, event, symbol, or other element appears in a given context is called:

The answer is content analysis.

Explanation:

Content analysis refers to examining the concepts, words and themes in a piece of information, usually a text. The reader can then establish the relationship between all the content and construct a more precise meaning.

Content analysis can be used to determine the intentions of a writer or demonstrate the communicative differences between cultures.

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