Which of the Following Potential Projects Studying Convenience Stores Could

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following potential projects studying convenience stores could be said to be utilizing a qualitative research method?

• A) working at a convenience store and watching how people interact with the clerks
• B) studying the inventory of a convenience store to determine which items are bought most often
• C) using city population data to predict how many convenience stores should serve a given neighborhood
• D) studying convenience store payrolls to determine if men are paid more than women for the same work

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