Researchers in one study systematically analyzed the contents of the notes of suicide victims to determine recurring themes,such as feelings of despair or failure.They hoped to determine if any patterns could be found that would help in understanding why people might kill themselves.This is an example of:
A)explanatory research
B)qualitative research
C)observational research
D)quantitative research

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This is an example of qualitative research, as it involves analyzing the contents of the notes of suicide victims to identify recurring themes and understand their experiences and perspectives. Qualitative research is concerned with understanding meanings and interpretations of experiences, rather than measuring or quantifying variables.

Researchers in One Study Systematically Analyzed the Contents of the Notes