The nurse researcher is conducting a research study using a dozen subjects who were interviewed regarding their experience with postpartum depression.The researcher opts for a qualitative research design.What would be the most accurate rationale for the researcher choosing this type of design?
A) Quantitative research is usually conducted in natural settings using data that are words rather than numbers.
B) Qualitative research seeks to explain cause-and-effect relationships between variables.
C) Quantitative research seeks to answer a question about a human experience.
D) Qualitative research collects data from a small number of subjects, allowing for in-depth study of a phenomenon.

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Correct D: Qualitative research typically collects data from a small number of subjects,thus allowing for in-depth study of a phenomenon while using a subjective approach.
Incorrect A: Qualitative research is usually conducted in natural settings using data that are words rather than numbers.
Incorrect B: Quantitative research seeks to explain cause-and-effect relationships between variables.
Incorrect C: Qualitative research seeks to Answerwer a question about a human experience.

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