# 5W2H Analysis

## Overview

5W2H is a classic seven-question analytical method used for comprehensive problem analysis:
- **What**: Core event / product / concept
- **Why**: Reasons and motivations
- **Who**: Individuals / groups involved
- **When**: Timeline / time nodes
- **Where**: Location / scenario / channel
- **How**: Process / method / mechanism
- **How much**: Quantity / cost / degree

## Application Method

### What - What is the core
- What is the core topic / event / product of the article?
- What characteristics does the described object have?
- How are key concepts defined?

### Why - Cause analysis
- Why did this situation occur?
- What are the driving factors behind it?
- What is the historical background?

### Who - Stakeholder analysis
- Who are the main participants?
- Who is the target audience?
- Who are the stakeholders and what are their positions?

### When - Timeline analysis
- What is the timeline of events?
- What are the key milestones?
- How are trends developing?

### Where - Spatial analysis
- Where / on which platform does it occur?
- Are there regional or scenario-specific differences?
- What are the channels and touchpoints?

### How - Process analysis
- How does it operate / get implemented?
- What are the specific steps or mechanisms?
- What is the methodology?

### How much - Quantitative analysis
- What quantities are involved?
- What are the costs / benefits?
- What is the degree / scale?

## Analysis Tips

- 5W2H is suitable for systematically scanning article information
- It is not necessary to go deep into every dimension; focus on the most valuable ones
- Pay attention to identifying key figures in the data

## Applicable Scenarios

- News event analysis
- Product / feature analysis
- Process-oriented articles
- Data-driven analysis