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What is a major characteristic of quantitative research?
What is a major characteristic of quantitative research?
- Phenomena are described numerically (correct)
- Small sample size
- Focus on descriptive and inferential statistics
- Phenomena are described in a narrative fashion
Which type of research focuses on rich, in-depth, narrative descriptions of samples?
Which type of research focuses on rich, in-depth, narrative descriptions of samples?
- Qualitative research (correct)
- Quantitative research
- Action research
- Mixed methods research
What is the primary advantage of quantitative research?
What is the primary advantage of quantitative research?
- Identification of major schemes
- Superficial understanding of participants' thoughts
- Large sample and statistical validity (correct)
- Broad thematic concerns
According to Bryman and Bell (2005), how is the relationship between theory and research viewed in quantitative studies?
According to Bryman and Bell (2005), how is the relationship between theory and research viewed in quantitative studies?
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Which type of data is used in qualitative research?
Which type of data is used in qualitative research?
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What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative research in terms of scope of inquiry?
What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative research in terms of scope of inquiry?
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What type of questions are often asked in quantitative studies?
What type of questions are often asked in quantitative studies?
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Which characteristic defines quantitative research according to Bryman and Bell (2005)?
Which characteristic defines quantitative research according to Bryman and Bell (2005)?
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