Why Would a Researcher Stop Gathering Qualitative Data

question 5

Multiple Choice

Why would a researcher stop gathering qualitative data?

• A) There is no new insight to be found.
• B) The researcher is bored.
• C) A participant asks for the study to be stopped.
• D) The researcher realizes the hypothesis is probably wrong.

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Definitions:

Social-Cognitive Perspective

A psychological viewpoint that emphasizes the importance of observational learning, self-efficacy, situational influences, and cognitive processes in behavior.

Depression

A mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in daily activities.

Job Loss

The act of losing one’s employment, often leading to economic and psychological stress.

Psychological Disorder

A pattern of behavioral, cognitive, or emotional symptoms that cause distress or significantly impacts daily life, classified within a given diagnostic framework.