Qualitative Research Differs from Quantitative Research Because It

question 84

Multiple Choice

Qualitative research differs from quantitative research because it

• A) is conducted in the laboratory
• B) seeks to gain an understanding of what governs behavior
• C) is non-correlational
• D) relies heavily on statistical analysis

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Definitions:

Scheme

An organized pattern of thought or behavior that organizes categories of information and the relationships among them.

Primary Circular Reaction

A repetitive action in early child development (around 1-4 months of age) where infants learn to coordinate sensory experiences with new motor activities, focusing mainly on their own bodies.

Cognitive Processes

The mental actions or operations involved in acquiring, processing, and storing knowledge, including perception, memory, and reasoning.

Orderly Sequence

A systematic arrangement of elements or events following a specific order, ensuring a logically structured progression from one stage to the next.