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Haya94

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on: Jun 20, 2018
How does the problem statement in qualitative research differ from that in quantitative research?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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List four characteristics of a useful theory in research.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The problem statement in quantitative research asks a question about the relationship between two variables; the problem in qualitative research is much more general and indicates a focus of inquiry rather than a specific question.

Answer to Question 2

A good theory is (a) testable (b) falsifiable (c) has internal consistency and (d) provides the simplest, clearest and most plausible explanation for the phenomenon under investigation.


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