Characteristics of a qualitative study include all of the following except:
a. it attempts to clarify underlying assumptions that are vague or unclear by asking what the perceptions, beliefs, or tenets are within a particular setting.
b. it is loosely structured and allows input that is more subjective from both the re-searcher and the subjects.
c. it often generates questions for quantitative study.
d. it is usually highly structured and controlled.
D
A qualitative study attempts to clarify underlying assumptions that are vague or unclear by ask-ing what the perceptions, beliefs, or tenets are within a particular setting. A qualitative study is loosely structured and allows input that is more subjective from both the researcher and the sub-jects. Often qualitative studies generate questions for quantitative study.
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