In order to decrease the time needed to achieve saturation in information in a qualitative study, the researcher will
a. broaden the scope of the study.
b. increase the number of theoretical concepts.
c. keep definitions of concepts vague.
d. narrow the study's scope.
ANS: D
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a. Eggs b. Tofu c. Rice milk d. Peanut butter
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A. The area where they are looking had a huge neighborhood fire after a lightning strike last year and people are just starting to rebuild. B. The building lot is beautiful but in an area that has had forest fires and all the houses burned three times in the last 20 years. C. The empty building lot was in a neighborhood of very nice homes, but the home that used to be there was burned when the smoker fell asleep in his bed. D. The home is very historic with features that cannot be replicated at any price today, but the damage from the fireplace fire is still very visible in the main living area.