What Is Considered to Be the Principal Advantage of Using

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is considered to be the principal advantage of using qualitative methods as an approach to doing social research?

• A)Qualitative methods give “voice”to research participants.
• B)Qualitative methods are relatively inexpensive.
• C)Qualitative methods allow for causality to be established.
• D)Qualitative methods involve the collection of data from large samples.
• E)Qualitative methods require the researcher to spend a lot of time getting to know the research participants in a study.

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Definitions:

Sociometric Technique

A method used in social psychology to measure social relationships by asking individuals to report their preferences among members of a group.

Family Systems

A theoretical perspective that views families as complex, interrelated systems where changes in one part of the system can affect other parts.

Graduate Class

An advanced course of study designed for students who have already completed undergraduate degrees.

Semantic Differential

A rating scale that provides a statement followed by one or more pairs of words that reflect opposing traits. A number line may or may not be associated with the dichotomous pairs of words.