In qualitative research, theory is which of the following?
A) A method to test hypotheses
B) A tool to direct the research project
C) A product of the research
D) A way to test relationships between two different groups
C
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A theory is an explanation of some aspect of the study. In qualitative studies, theory often is the product of the research. It is not used to test hypotheses, to direct the research project, or to test relationships between two different groups.
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