How Do Qualitative Researchers Attempt to Understand Behavior

question 75

Multiple Choice

How do qualitative researchers attempt to understand behavior?

• A) They isolate one or more variables of interest and examine those variables in depth.
• B) They examine two variables of interest to determine how those variables are related to each other.
• C) They utilize advanced statistical techniques to determine how several independent variables affect several dependent variables.
• D) They develop a complete narrative description of behavior.

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Definitions:

Logic of Science

The principles and criteria for valid reasoning and argument within scientific disciplines, including the methods for empirical verification and hypothesis testing.

Sensible Conclusions

Logical or reasonable conclusions derived from available evidence and sound reasoning.

Control Condition

The standard conditions under which an experiment is conducted, against which experimental observations are evaluated.

Confound

An outside influence or variable in an experiment that can affect the results in an unintended way, making it difficult to interpret the outcome accurately.