Ron Is Reviewing a Qualitative Study

question 55

Multiple Choice

Ron is reviewing a qualitative study. Which of the following should be of concern to his review?

• A) Is the deductive logic applied to the data to produce results stated in detail?
• B) Is the rationale for variable selection described?
• C) Were any control procedures used to equate the groups on extraneous variables?
• D) Are sources of invalidity associated with the design identified and discussed?

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