Which outcome or overall purpose would be consistent with a qualitative study?
a. Development of creative solutions to practical problems
b. Prediction and control of a human phenomenon
c. Description of behavior within a context-free theoretical framework
d. Use of statistical analyses to determine significant differences between variables
ANS: A
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A A characteristic of many qualitative research studies is the development of new and creative solutions to practical problems.
B Prediction and control of phenomena are characteristic of quantitative research.
C Both quantitative and qualitative research studies must be interpreted within context. Theoretical frameworks are consistent with both qualitative and quantitative research.
D Statistical analysis to determine significant differences is characteristic of quantitative studies.
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