In Qualitative Data Analysis, Deductive Approaches Involve

question 28

Multiple Choice

In qualitative data analysis, deductive approaches involve:

• A) Conducting field research and then comparing it to patterns in the existing literature
• B) Conducting field research, posing hypotheses based on this research, and then conducting more field research to test those hypotheses
• C) Identifying hypotheses from existing literature and testing them against data collected in the field
• D) Identifying patterns of behavior in field research in one setting and comparing those findings to a new field setting
• E) All of the above are examples of the deductive approach to qualitative data analysis

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Definitions:

Cost Price Approach

A method of valuation where items are recorded and kept in the inventory at their purchase or production cost.

Transfer Price

The price at which goods and services are sold between divisions within the same company.

Decentralized Operation

An organizational structure where decision-making is distributed among various levels or departments rather than being concentrated at a single point.

Unused Capacity

The portion of a company's potential production or resources that is not currently being utilized or exploited.