All of the Following Are Situations That Often Call for Qualitative

question 87

Multiple Choice

All of the following are situations that often call for qualitative research EXCEPT _____.

• A) when it is difficult to develop specific and actionable decision statements or research objectives
• B) when conclusive evidence is desired
• C) when the research objective is to develop an understanding of some phenomena in great detail and in much depth
• D) when a fresh approach to studying some problem is needed

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Definitions:

Openness

A personality trait describing someone as curious, imaginative, creative, adventurous, and inventive.

Big Five Personality Traits

Five personality traits that psychologists describe as constituting the major attributes of one’s personality: extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, neuroticism, and openness.

Extraversion

A personality trait describing someone as outgoing, talkative, positive, and sociable.

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by diligence, carefulness, and a desire to do a task well.