When Qualitative Researchers Refer to the Intent of the Study

question 6

Multiple Choice

When qualitative researchers refer to the intent of the study as "emerging," they are referring to:

• A)the new participants that will suddenly appear to be interviewed.
• B)the clarification of the nature of the central phenomenon.
• C)the gradual focusing of the research questions.
• D)the uncertain characteristic of what they are studying.

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Definitions:

Comparative Advantage

The ability of a party to produce a particular good or service at a lower opportunity cost than others, enabling trade benefits.

Absolute Advantage

The ability of an entity to produce a good or service more efficiently than its competitors with the same resources.

Absolute Advantage

The ability of a country, individual, or firm to produce a good more efficiently than another entity, using fewer resources.

Fewer Resources

A situation or condition where there is a reduced availability of inputs or factors of production such as land, labor, and capital.