Which of the Following Data Collection Methods Is Not Used

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following data collection methods is not used in qualitative research?

• A) In-depth conversations
• B) Diaries
• C) Questionnaires with structured responses
• D) Observation

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

Profits that a company has kept or retained rather than distributed to shareholders in the form of dividends.

Debt to Equity Ratio

A measure of a company's financial leverage calculated by dividing its total liabilities by shareholder equity, indicating the proportion of equity and debt used to finance a company's assets.

Dividends

Distributions given to the shareholders of a corporation, typically sourced from the profits of the business.

Pro Forma Net Income

An estimation of net income for a future period, assuming certain projections or events occur.