Qualitative Methods Differ from Quantitative Methods from the Outset Due

question 56

Multiple Choice

Qualitative methods differ from quantitative methods from the outset due to quantitative methods focus on preformulated hypotheses. What is this research strategy called?

• A) subjectivity
• B) objectivity
• C) inductive reasoning
• D) deductive reasoning

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Definitions:

Weights

Weights are numerical values assigned to variables or observations, indicating their relative importance or contribution in statistical analysis or computations.

Standard Deviation

A measure of how spread out numbers are in a dataset, indicating the variability or dispersion around the mean.

Box Plot

A graphical representation of a dataset's distribution, showing the median, quartiles, and outliers through a box and whisker plot.

Range

The difference between the highest and lowest values in a data set, reflecting the spread of values.