Qualitative Researchers Use Many Methods in Part to

question 52

Multiple Choice

Qualitative researchers use many methods in part to

• A) find one that produces the expected outcome.
• B) make the process more like an experiment.
• C) provide a better understanding of the phenomenon being investigated.
• D) verify their quantitative observations.

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Definitions:

Variables

Elements, features, or factors that can be changed and measured in scientific research to determine their effects on the outcomes of the research.

Reliable Test

A test that consistently produces the same results over time when given in the same conditions.

Validity

The extent to which a test or instrument measures what it is supposed to measure.

Internal Consistency

The degree to which items in a psychological test measure the same construct, indicating the reliability of the test.