Is qualitative measurement in social work research well suited to exploratory research, according to the text?

A. Yes, because qualitative measurement is more flexible than quantitative measurement.
B. Yes, because it is more concrete than quantitative measurement.
C. No, because exploratory research requires the testing of a study hypothesis.
D. No, because qualitative measurement entails the collection of data in regard to numbers.


Ans: A

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