Planning as a Step in the Quantitative Research Process Ends

question 10

Multiple Choice

Planning as a step in the quantitative research process ends when the data collection has begun. Which is the true statement about planning in the qualitative research process?

• A)Since sample size is not usually decided upon ahead of time, there is no practical reward to planning the qualitative research study ahead of time.
• B)There is no planning in the qualitative research process; it all emanates from the data collected.
• C)Everything about a qualitative study is planned ahead of time, except for analysis of the data.
• D)The researcher may adapt strategies for data collection or analysis well into the study.

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Definitions:

Business Buying Process

A series of decisions made by organizations while purchasing products or services for operational, production, or reselling purposes.

Consumer Buying Process

A series of steps that consumers undergo when making a purchasing decision, including need recognition, information search, evaluation of alternatives, purchase decision, and post-purchase behavior.

Business Markets

Markets where goods and services are sold for purposes other than personal consumption, typically involving transactions between companies.

Behavioral Segmentation

The process of dividing a market into groups based on consumer behaviors and patterns.