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mcmcdaniel · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which outcome or overall purpose would be consistent with a qualitative study?

a. Development of creative solutions to practical problems
b. Prediction and control of a human phenomenon
c. Description of behavior within a context-free theoretical framework
d. Use of statistical analyses to determine significant differences between variables

Question 2

In the report of a qualitative research study, what does a theme represent?

a. A guideline for evaluating the appropriateness of the study
b. The operational definition of the study's conceptual framework
c. A label that describes key ideas shared by study participants
d. The relationship between the study's hypotheses and the research questions

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

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

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A A characteristic of many qualitative research studies is the development of new and creative solutions to practical problems.
B Prediction and control of phenomena are characteristic of quantitative research.
C Both quantitative and qualitative research studies must be interpreted within context. Theoretical frameworks are consistent with both qualitative and quantitative research.
D Statistical analysis to determine significant differences is characteristic of quantitative studies.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

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A A theme is not a guideline for evaluation of the study.
B Conceptual frameworks are found in reports of quantitative, not qualitative, studies.
C A theme is a label (concept or phrase) that describes in a condensed way a key idea shared by study participants, usually derived from interviews.
D Hypotheses are characteristic of quantitative, not qualitative, studies.