Many of the Data Collection Methods Used in Qualitative Research

question 21

Multiple Choice

Many of the data collection methods used in qualitative research:

• A)Are designed to generate large quantitative data sets.
• B)Are highly structured and designed to be objective.
• C)Produce data that is language based, interview and focus group transcripts of the oral testimony of participants, written texts and documents.
• D)Are designed to generate data that can be analysed using inferential statistics.

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Definitions:

Nasolacrimal Duct

Duct that leads from the lacrimal sac to the nasal cavity.

Ciliary Glands

Modified sweat glands located at the edge of the eyelids, responsible for lubricating the eye surface through tear production.

Gustation

Gustation is the sense of taste, a chemical sense mediated by taste buds on the tongue that allows the detection of different flavors.

Palpebrae

The medical term for the eyelids, which protect and moisten the eyes.