A Fundamental Difference Between Quantitative and Qualitative Research Is That

question 81

Multiple Choice

A fundamental difference between quantitative and qualitative research is that

• A) qualitative studies focus more on numeric descriptions.
• B) qualitative studies emphasize pre-determined operational definitions.
• C) qualitative studies are value-free.
• D) qualitative studies are flexible and naturalistic.

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Definitions:

Social Behavior

A term referring to the ways in which individuals interact with one another within a societal context, influenced by cultural, psychological, and environmental factors.

Communication Mechanism

The means or process through which information is transmitted and received among entities or individuals.

Genetic Imprinting

An occurrence in genetics where the expression of certain genes depends on whether they come from the mother or the father.

Dominance Hierarchy

A linear “pecking order” into which animals in a population may organize according to status; regulates aggressive behavior within the population.