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The purpose of qualitative research is to generalize findings to a population.
The purpose of qualitative research is to generalize findings to a population.
False
Qualitative sampling methods always involve random sampling techniques.
Qualitative sampling methods always involve random sampling techniques.
False
Determining the adequate sample size in qualitative research is solely based on statistical calculations.
Determining the adequate sample size in qualitative research is solely based on statistical calculations.
False
Participants in qualitative research should have 'direct and personal knowledge' of the study topic.
Participants in qualitative research should have 'direct and personal knowledge' of the study topic.
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The standard for choosing participants and sites in qualitative research is whether they are 'data-rich'.
The standard for choosing participants and sites in qualitative research is whether they are 'data-rich'.
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In qualitative research, generalizability is a primary goal, hence sample sizes are larger compared to quantitative research.
In qualitative research, generalizability is a primary goal, hence sample sizes are larger compared to quantitative research.
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Data saturation in qualitative research signifies that new information is continuously being acquired from interviews and observations.
Data saturation in qualitative research signifies that new information is continuously being acquired from interviews and observations.
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Qualitative studies with a narrow scope typically require more participants or observations.
Qualitative studies with a narrow scope typically require more participants or observations.
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Fewer participants are needed in qualitative research when quality data is provided by the participants.
Fewer participants are needed in qualitative research when quality data is provided by the participants.
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Authors of qualitative studies do not need to justify the appropriateness and sufficiency of their sample to the readers.
Authors of qualitative studies do not need to justify the appropriateness and sufficiency of their sample to the readers.
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