How Are Values Managed in Qualitative Research Studies Compared with Quantitative

question 12

Multiple Choice

How are values managed in qualitative research studies compared with quantitative research studies?

• A) In both types of studies, the goal is to separate values from the research process.
• B) In quantitative studies, the values of the researcher are considered study variables.
• C) In qualitative studies, the values of the participant are considered an outcome of the study.
• D) Although values are acknowledged by both types of research, the quantitative approach uses statistical methods to remove or minimize the impact of values.

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Definitions:

Lex Talionis

A principle of retributive justice meaning "the law of retaliation", where the punishment corresponds directly to the offense, as in "an eye for an eye".

Theory of Punishment

A set of principles that aim to justify and guide the imposition of penalties on individuals who violate laws, focusing on deterrence, retribution, rehabilitation, and restoration.

Retribution

A principle of justice that prescribes punishment for an offense should be proportionate to the severity of the crime committed.

Retributivist

A theory of punishment that justifies penalizing wrongdoers on the basis that they deserve punishment commensurate with the harm they have caused.