Which aim of research is characteristic of or appropriate for ...

[crazycityslicker]

Which aim of research is characteristic of or appropriate for qualitative research methods?
 
  a. Control
  b. Prediction
  c. Explanation
  d. Understanding

Question 2

Which research study characteristic would be inappropriate for qualitative methods?
 
  a. Testing a new hypothesis
  b. Using an intensive approach to data collection
  c. Employing inductive analysis of the data
  d. Examining individual responses to a nonmodifiable situation

[momo1250]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

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A A characteristic of quantitative or empirical research is the control of variables.
B A characteristic of quantitative or empirical research is prediction of outcomes.
C A characteristic of quantitative or empirical research is providing explanation of events.
D Meaning and understanding of human experience are characteristics of qualitative research.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

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A New hypotheses are tested by quantitative, not qualitative, studies.
B Both quantitative and qualitative studies use intensive data-collection approaches.
C Inductive analysis is appropriate for some types of qualitative studies.
D Qualitative studies examine the meaning of an experience to individuals.