Which of the Following Is a Defining Characteristic of Qualitative

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a defining characteristic of qualitative researchers?

• A) They primarily deal with numeric data.
• B) They use research tools that generate verbal data.
• C) They are comparatively less interpretive than quantitative research.
• D) They avoid using primary research methods such as experimentation.
• E) They apply statistical tests to the data they generate.

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Definitions:

Utility Function

A mathematical representation of how consumer preference over a set of goods and services translates into choices given constraints, like income.

Tape Recorders

Devices used for recording sound onto magnetic tape.

Inferior Good

A type of good for which demand decreases as the income of individuals increases, in contrast to normal goods.

Rational Consumer

An economic concept where consumers aim to maximize their utility or satisfaction from their available resources.