Which Question Is Best Answered by Way of Qualitative Research

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Multiple Choice

Which question is best answered by way of qualitative research?

• A) What concepts are available for testing the hypothesis?
• B) What scientific theory can explain the currently available data?
• C) What existing knowledge will support formulating a hypothesis?
• D) What concepts do research subjects use to classify their experiences?

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Definitions:

Organ System

In multicelled organisms, set of interacting organs that carry out a particular body function.

Quantitative Results

Outcomes of an experiment or research that are measurable and can be expressed in numerical values.

Bias

A systematic error or deviation from true measurements, observations, or interpretations, often resulting from a particular preference or viewpoint.

Subjectivity

The quality of experiences, perceptions, and feelings that exist within the mind of an individual, influenced by personal perspectives and biases.