Which of the following best describes Creswell's (2014) recommended steps in the qualitative data analysis process?
A) They are discrete steps that researchers flow naturally through in a systematic way from beginning to end.
B) Each step details activities with clear beginning and end points that are not returned to once they are complete.
C) Researchers can move between steps, often returning to earlier steps.
D) The steps are similar to the steps a researcher would follow when conducting a quantitative data analysis.

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Creswell's approach to qualitative data analysis is iterative, meaning researchers often revisit earlier steps as new insights emerge, rather than following a strictly linear process.

Which of the Following Best Describes Creswell's (2014) Recommended Steps