How Can Qualitative Research Contribute to the Development of Structured

question 10

Multiple Choice

How can qualitative research contribute to the development of structured research instruments such as surveys?

• A) A qualitative study can take the place of a survey, reducing the need for research instruments.
• B) The numeric data that result from a qualitative study will guide instrument development.
• C) A preliminary study can help the researcher ground the survey questions in the reality of human experience.
• D) Only quantitative research can contribute to the development of structured research instruments.

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