Why Is the Sample Size in Qualitative Studies Generally Smaller

question 3

Multiple Choice

Why is the sample size in qualitative studies generally smaller than in quantitative research?

• A) Qualitative studies use more accurate information collection methods than quantitative studies.
• B) Qualitative research does not involve as many variables as quantitative research.
• C) The sample size needed for a qualitative study depends on how quickly data saturation is reached.
• D) The sample size needed for a qualitative study depends on the randomization strategy chosen by the researcher.

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Definitions:

Habituated

The process of becoming accustomed to a stimulus or environment, leading to a decrease in response over time.

Extinguished

In behavioral psychology, it refers to the gradual weakening and disappearance of a conditioned response.

Deconditioned

A loss of physical fitness or undoing of the effects of conditioning, often as a result of inactivity or training cessation.

Social Learning

A theory that proposes people can learn new behaviors and attitudes through observation of others' actions and outcomes.