In Contrast to Quantitative Studies, Qualitative Methodologies Are Primarily Exploratory

question 12

True/False

In contrast to quantitative studies, qualitative methodologies are primarily exploratory and descriptive.

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is expected to change in response to manipulations of the independent variable.

Dependent Variable

In an experimental setting, the variable being tested and measured, which is expected to change under the influence of the independent variable.

Independent Variable

In an experimental setting, this is the variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Sample

Group of subjects selected from a larger population of subjects, usually selected randomly.