What Is the Difference Between Quantitative and Qualitative Methods of Describing

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Multiple Choice

What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative methods of describing behavior?

• A)Qualitative research focuses on people behaving in natural settings, whereas quantitative research focuses on specific behaviors that can be easily counted.
• B)Quantitative research emphasizes collecting information from a few individuals, whereas qualitative research emphasizes collecting data from higher number of individuals.
• C)Quantitative research draws conclusions based on interpretations of the investigator, whereas conclusions in qualitative research are based upon statistical analysis of data.
• D)Quantitative research focuses on people describing their world in their own words, whereas qualitative research focuses on people describing their experiences under experimental conditions.

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Recognize the impact of psychological perspectives on understanding human behavior and mental processes.

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