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What distinguishes qualitative research from quantitative research?
What distinguishes qualitative research from quantitative research?
- Testing new theories
- Use of words and open questions (correct)
- Involves data collected in participants' settings
- Objective and specific theory testing
How might a constructivist researcher approach examining emotional attachment to cars?
How might a constructivist researcher approach examining emotional attachment to cars?
- Using an inductive approach to observe society and construct meanings (correct)
- Relying on objective data analysis
- Conducting surveys to measure attachment levels
- Applying a positivist epistemology
What is the primary focus of positivist researchers?
What is the primary focus of positivist researchers?
- Making subjective interpretations
- Fully relying on objectivity (correct)
- Honoring an inductive style of research
- Starting from theories and revising based on data
Which of the following best describes qualitative research?
Which of the following best describes qualitative research?
What is a characteristic of quantitative research?
What is a characteristic of quantitative research?
In qualitative research, what type of questions are typically asked?
In qualitative research, what type of questions are typically asked?
What type of reasoning involves starting from specific premises and forming a general conclusion?
What type of reasoning involves starting from specific premises and forming a general conclusion?
According to Karl Popper, what can be inferred by observing a single black swan?
According to Karl Popper, what can be inferred by observing a single black swan?
Which method of research is determined by the researcher's worldview and research question?
Which method of research is determined by the researcher's worldview and research question?
What is the main philosophy underlying Constructivism?
What is the main philosophy underlying Constructivism?
In Constructivism, how is the interpretation of findings influenced?
In Constructivism, how is the interpretation of findings influenced?
What sets apart how humans make sense of the world in Constructivism compared to Positivism?
What sets apart how humans make sense of the world in Constructivism compared to Positivism?
