The Best Technique for Analyzing Qualitative Data Is To

question 145

Multiple Choice

The best technique for analyzing qualitative data is to:

• A) Designate meaningful categories and assign each response to a category, then sum the number of responses in each category as the indication of the category's importance to the population responding.
• B) Assign a value rating to each response, then sum the ratings for all responses, and use the mean as representative of the responses of the total population.
• C) Score each response according to personality type.
• D) Search for keywords, significant to the research being done, in each response. Count the number of each keyword used and take the keyword usage totals as representative of the population studied.

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Definitions:

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, essential for sensing, thinking, and controlling muscles.

Behavior

Observations of an individual's actions and reactions in various situations, often studied in psychology to understand the underlying mechanisms and influences.

Industrial-Organizational Psychology

The scientific study of human behavior in the workplace and applies psychological theories and principles to organizations and individuals within those organizations.

Personnel Management

The administrative discipline of hiring and developing employees so that they become more valuable to the organization.