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37. What is the first step in analyzing qualitative data? a
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32. Like quantitative research, good qualitative research relies on random selection of participants.
a. False
34. Qualitative research begins with the formation of concrete hypotheses that the collection of data either confirms or denies.
a. False
40. Which of the following is not a characteristic of qualitative research?
a. Once established, the research design remains constant.
36. Which of the following qualitative research traditions is considered a form of critical inquiry?
a. Orientational inquiry
31. Which form of qualitative data coding is used to verify themes that have been identified?
a. Selective coding
33. Which of the following is not a source of data in qualitative research?
a. Tables of numbers
35. The findings of a qualitative study are influenced by the background and personal experiences of the researcher.
a. True
38. It is not unusual for participants, settings, and research questions to be added during the course of a qualitative study.
a. True
39. Qualitative research typically requires spending long periods in the setting under study.
a. True
