Compared to Qualitative Research, What Is the Primary Disadvantage of Quantitative

question 1

Multiple Choice

Compared to qualitative research, what is the primary disadvantage of quantitative research?

• A) large sample sizes
• B) small sample that is not generalizable to the population
• C) superficial understanding of participants' thoughts and feelings
• D) lack of statistical analysis
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Alveolar Ducts

Narrow passageways in the lungs that lead from the bronchioles to the alveolar sacs, where gas exchange occurs.

Alveolus

A tiny air sac in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs during the process of breathing.

Terminal Bronchiole

The smallest airways in the lungs, preceding the alveolar ducts, that do not contain any cartilage or glands in their wall.

Respiratory Bronchiole

Smallest bronchiole (0.5 mm in diameter) that connects the terminal bronchiole to the alveolar duct.