A Key Difference Between Conversational Analysis (CA) and Most Quantitative

question 1

Multiple Choice

A key difference between conversational analysis (CA) and most quantitative social science research is

• A) CA researchers use imprecise measurements when collecting data
• B) CA researchers use their own specific definitions and procedures that are rarely generalizable
• C) CA researchers use inductive reasoning to develop their study
• D) CA researchers use deductive reasoning to develop their study

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Definitions:

Engineering Notation

A variation of scientific notation in which powers of ten are used, restricted to multiples of three to facilitate easier reading and interpretation by engineers.

Resistance

The property of a material or circuit that opposes the flow of electric current, converting electrical energy into heat.

Applied

In general context, "applied" refers to something that has been put to practical use or implemented in a real-world scenario, as opposed to being theoretical.

Engineering Notation

A version of scientific notation in which powers of ten are used, and the exponent is a multiple of three.