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acc299 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Participant observation is a data collection strategy used in almost all:

A) Ethnographic studies
B) Case studies
C) Phenomenological studies
D) Descriptive qualitative studies

Question 2

Critical research differs from traditional qualitative research in which of the following?

A) Its goal to be transformative
B) Its use of interviews as a data source
C) Its use of reflexivity
D) Its desire to gain an in-depth understanding of phenomena

blfontai · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Critical theory is concerned with a critique of existing social structures. Critical researchers conduct studies that involve collaboration with participants and that foster enlightened self-knowledge and transformation. This differs from traditional qualitative research. All of the other answers are true of qualitative research, in general.