Feminist research methods might include the _____ approach in which participants are asked to describe, in their own words, a particular event or feeling; or the _____ approach in which participants are asked to complete a questionnaire indicating how often they have experienced a variety of feelings.

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Feminist research methods often prioritize qualitative data, which involves gathering data on subjective experiences and perceptions. Therefore, the qualitative approach would be favored (choice C), while the quantitative approach (which involves numerical data and objective measurement) may be less frequently used in feminist research. Choice A (informal and formal approaches) does not capture the distinguishing feature between qualitative and quantitative data, and choice B (indirect and direct approaches) does not provide much specificity either. Choice D (objective and subjective approaches) does capture some of the relevant terminology, but still falls short in describing the specific methods used.

Feminist Research Methods Might Include the _____ Approach in Which