Because Much of Data Collection in Qualitative Research Is Spent

question 43

Multiple Choice

Because much of data collection in qualitative research is spent interviewing and observing participants in their natural environment, data collection is sometimes called____ , and notes taken by the researcher are called____ .

• A) qualitation; quality
• B) method triangulation; data triangulation
• C) fieldwork; fieldnotes
• D) feedback; data

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Definitions:

Information Overload

Information overload occurs when an individual or system is overwhelmed by the amount of information to process, leading to difficulty in decision-making or understanding.

Productivity

An indicator of how effectively a person, machine, factory, or system transforms inputs into valuable outputs.

Creativity

The ability to generate, create, or discover new ideas, solutions, and possibilities.

Information Overload

A state where an individual or system is overwhelmed by the quantity of information they receive, making it difficult to process or make decisions.