All the Following Are Instances When Qualitative Methods Would Be

question 9

Multiple Choice

All the following are instances when qualitative methods would be preferable for evaluation research EXCEPT ______.

• A) when there is an interest in comparing outcomes between experimental and control groups
• B) when learning how different individuals react to a treatment is important
• C) when the researcher wants to understand how social programs actually operate
• D) when the study is investigating program process

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Definitions:

Scientific Explanations

Descriptions or models that use scientific methods and principles to clarify phenomena or events in the natural world.

Slave Resistance

The various ways enslaved African Americans resisted their enslavement, including work slowdowns, escape, and rebellion.

Colonial Chesapeake

Refers to the English colonies in the Chesapeake Bay region, namely Virginia and Maryland, during the 17th and early 18th centuries, known for their tobacco-based economies.

Authority

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.