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What is a frequent criticism of mechanical techniques in data analysis?
They lack human interpreters.
How do researchers prove the value of their data analysis methods according to the text?
By hiring and training a human team for analysis.
What must be available in published articles for data analysis methodologies and findings to be compared across research studies?
Numerical coding
Which aspect influences conceptual concerns in contemporary qualitative research paradigms?
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What type of practices have characterized qualitative research conducted in the twenty-first century?
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Which paradigm is characterized by a concern with everyday categorization and ordinary storytelling?
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Which paradigms are considered incommensurable with positivist and postpositivist paradigms?
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What is the main aspect of commensurability between critical, constructivist, and participatory paradigms?
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In terms of commensurability, what do positivist and postpositivist paradigms share with each other?
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What is the 'narrative turn' in qualitative research primarily focused on?
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What type of approach is usually associated with the social constructivist paradigm?
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What is the main purpose of qualitative research according to the text?
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Which type of reasoning is commonly used by qualitative researchers?
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In qualitative research, what is the focus when understanding people's experiences?
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What is the underlying principle behind the approach adopted by qualitative researchers?
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Why does qualitative research often involve a smaller number of participants?
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What is a distinguishing characteristic of qualitative research methods?
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How does the initial participant response impact the subsequent questions in qualitative research?
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Why are large numbers of participants not needed in qualitative research for statistical analysis purposes?
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What role does flexibility play in qualitative research compared to quantitative research?
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Why is 'theoretical sensitivity' considered essential in qualitative data analysis?
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How do computer programs support contemporary qualitative data analyses?
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What is a common purpose of using computer-assisted qualitative data analysis software?
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What is a criticism often directed towards quantitative coding approaches?
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How do computer programs impact the interpretive nature of coding in qualitative data analysis?
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