Use of Qualitative Methods Would Be Appropriate If a Research

question 17

Multiple Choice

Use of qualitative methods would be appropriate if a research question relates to:

• A) Determining whether a relationship exists between two variables.
• B) Inferring whether sample descriptors are characteristic of those in a larger population.
• C) Rich descriptions of people's lived experience.
• D) Comparing differences in outcome variables for different groups.

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