Instead of Large Representative Samples and Using Mathematical Calculations to Describe

question 15

Multiple Choice

Instead of large representative samples and using mathematical calculations to describe the population under study, _____ researchers study fewer cases in more depth and detail.

• A) quasi-experimental
• B) qualitative
• C) theoretical
• D) quantitative

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Definitions:

Nonsummativity

The principle that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, often cited in contexts like teamwork and organizational behavior.

Systems Perspective

An analytical approach that views entities as complex wholes comprised of interrelated parts, suggesting that understanding each part requires context of the entire system.

Equifinality

The ability of an open system to reach the same final state from differing initial conditions and by a variety of paths.

Systems Perspective

An analytical approach that views a system as a cohesive whole comprised of interrelated and interdependent parts functioning together.