Identify the key features of qualitative research : (A) Actual settings as the…
2020
Identify the key features of qualitative research :
(A) Actual settings as the source of data
(B) Control, observe and measure as main operations
(C) Data take the forms of words or pictures
(D) Concerned with participant perspective
(E) Hypothesis making and hypothesis testing
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- A.
(A), (C) and (D) only
- B.
(A), (B) and (C) only
- C.
(B), (C) and (D) only
- D.
(C), (D) and (E) only
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Correct answer: A
Qualitative research commonly uses actual settings as data sources, collects data in words or pictures, and focuses on participants' perspectives. Control, measurement and formal hypothesis testing are not its defining features.