Which of the Following Is Not of Quantitative Methods of Inquiry

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not of quantitative methods of inquiry?

• A) Quantitative methods are always deductive.
• B) Quantitative data focus on numbers and categories.
• C) A principal aspect of quantitative methods is "control".
• D) Quantitative methods are driven by explanation of relationships.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic method used to reduce phobic or anxiety responses through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation coupled with relaxation techniques.

Gradual Association

The process of forming connections or associations between stimuli or ideas over time, often leading to learned behaviors or understandings.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reward or punishment.

Reciprocal Inhibition

A neurological process where the activation of one muscle group leads to the automatic inhibition of its antagonist muscle group, facilitating movement.