Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Qualitative Research

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of qualitative research?

• A) phenomena are described numerically
• B) large samples are used
• C) statistics are used to analyze data
• D) involves in-depth narrative description of participants
• E) scope of inquiry is clearly focused by specific hypotheses

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Definitions:

Economic Profits

The discrepancy between overall income and all expenses, encompassing both direct and hidden costs.

Resource Allocation

The process of distributing available resources among various competing needs or projects in order to maximize overall efficiency or achieve a desired outcome.

Economic Profits

The distinction in a company's finances that results from deducting both tangible and intangible costs from the total revenue.

Perfectly Competitive Industry

Describes a market structure where many firms sell identical products, entry and exit are easy, and no single buyer or seller has control over prices.