Which option is characteristic of qualitative research?
1. It uses experimental methods.
2. It explores the subjective experience of human beings.
3. It uses precise measurement for data collection.
4. It analyzes numerical data.
Correct Answer: 2
Qualitative research investigates phenomena through narrative data that describe the phenomena in an in-depth and holistic fashion. It is the approach used to explore the subjective experience of human beings. The remaining options are reflective of the quantitative approach to research.
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