Which of the Following Describes Qualitative Methods in Research on Aging

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes qualitative methods in research on aging?

• A) They have decreased as a result of the increased use of computers to provide accurate statistical analyses.
• B) They are able to distinguish between environmental effects and cohort effects.
• C) They are less time consuming and expensive than other study methods.
• D) They use an interpretive theoretical approach to understand data.

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