Which approach to generating knowledge is most represented by qualitative research?
a. Deductive logic
b. Inductive logic
c. Tradition
d. Trial and error
ANS: B
Qualitative research involves putting pieces together perceptually to make wholes.
Deductive logic is more closely associated with quantitative research. Qualitative research involves putting pieces together perceptually to make wholes.
Tradition is simply "what we've always done." Qualitative research involves putting pieces together perceptually to make wholes.
Trial and error does not provide a consistent basis for generating knowledge. Qualitative research involves putting pieces together perceptually to make wholes.
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