Which research study characteristic would be inappropriate for qualitative methods?
a. Testing a new hypothesis
b. Using an intensive approach to data collection
c. Employing inductive analysis of the data
d. Examining individual responses to a nonmodifiable situation
ANS: A
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A New hypotheses are tested by quantitative, not qualitative, studies.
B Both quantitative and qualitative studies use intensive data-collection approaches.
C Inductive analysis is appropriate for some types of qualitative studies.
D Qualitative studies examine the meaning of an experience to individuals.
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