All of the following statements about qualitative research are true EXCEPT
a. it is also referred to as deductive reasoning
b. it is concerned with human interactions with the world
c. it is usually conducted where the individual lives
d. it uses a more holistic approach to data collection
A
Qualitative research reasoning is referred to as inductive rather than deductive. Inductive reasoning involves the process of reasoning from specific observations to more general rules. Qualitative research methods include ethnography, grounded theory, phenomenology, and participatory action research.
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