In Which of the Following Instances Should a Qualitative Research

question 1

Multiple Choice

In which of the following instances should a qualitative research design be used instead of a quantitative research design?

• A) When time for data collection is limited
• B) When the research questions are clinical in nature
• C) When the goal is to view the experience in the same way as those who are having the experience view it
• D) When the researcher is a novice and has minimal experience or skill in scientific problem solving

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Definitions:

Common Traits

Characteristics or attributes that are shared among individuals within a population.

Uniqueness

Describes the distinct characteristics and qualities that differentiate one individual from another.

Environmental-mold Traits

Environmental-mold traits suggest that an individual's characteristics and behaviors are shaped or molded by their environment rather than inherited genetically.

Constitutional Traits

Inherent qualities or characteristics of an individual, determined by genetic factors and early life experiences, that influence their physical, mental, and emotional constitution.