Planning as a step in the quantitative research process ends when the data collection has begun. Which is the true statement about planning in the qualitative research process?
a. Since sample size is not usually decided upon ahead of time, there is no practical reward to planning the qualitative research study ahead of time.
b. There is no planning in the qualitative research process; it all emanates from the data collected.
c. Everything about a qualitative study is planned ahead of time, except for analysis of the data.
d. The researcher may adapt strategies for data collection or analysis well into the study.
ANS: D
A data collection plan details how the researcher will implement the study. The plan for collecting data is specific to the study being conducted and requires that the researcher consider some of the more common elements of research, mapping out procedures ahead of time. This extensive planning increases the accuracy of the data collected and the validity of the study findings. In qualitative methods, however, the researcher may adapt the data collection or analysis strategies during the study.
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