A limitation of quantitative research is:
A) It is difficult to test hypotheses and theories with large participant pools
B) Data analysis is extremely time-consuming
C) It generally has lower credibility with commissioners of programs
D) The researcher might miss out on some phenomena because of the focus on theory or hypothesis testing rather than on theory or hypothesis generation

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Quantitative research often focuses on testing existing theories or hypotheses, which can lead to missing out on new phenomena or insights that might emerge from a more exploratory, qualitative approach.

A Limitation of Quantitative Research Is