What Is the Purpose of Qualitative Research

question 12

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of qualitative research?

• A) To allow researchers to interject their own values into studies
• B) To describe data that cannot be measured or quantified
• C) To describe experiences and insight from the subject's perspective
• D) To establish causal relationships among subjective data

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Definitions:

Chilly Climate

The term used to describe an unwelcoming or hostile atmosphere, often referring to gender discrimination in educational and workplace environments.

Sexism

Discrimination or bias against individuals based on their gender, often favoring one gender over another.

Hidden Curriculum

The unwritten, unofficial, and often unintended lessons, values, and perspectives that students learn in school alongside the formal curriculum.

International Comparisons

The practice of comparing data, policies, economies, or other aspects between different countries to understand global trends and differences.