Qualitative Research Can Be Defined by Which of the Following

question 12

Multiple Choice

Qualitative research can be defined by which of the following?

• A) directly tests the quality of a cause and effect relationship
• B) examines human behavior in the contexts in which they occur
• C) typically leads to high-quality numeric data
• D) one of the oldest formalized types of research used in the social and behavioral sciences

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Definitions:

Cause and Effect

A relationship between events or things, where one is the result of the other or others; a principle of causality.

Random Assignment

The process of assigning study participants to different groups using randomization, to ensure that every participant has an equal chance of being assigned to any given group.

Random Sampling

A method used in statistical sampling where each member of a population has an equal chance of being included in the sample, enhancing the representativeness of the results.

Nonalcoholic Beverage

A drink that contains no alcohol, such as soda, tea, coffee, or juice.