When comparing qualitative and a quantitative approaches to measurement,operationalization in the qualitative approach involves which of the following?
A) More of an "after-the-fact" description based on what was observed in the data than based on a preplanned idea
B) A researcher taking a carefully developed theoretical definition and developing specific empirical indicators of it for use when later gathering data
C) A process that comes after careful conceptualization; operationalization never comes before careful conceptualization in qualitative research
D) There is no difference between qualitative and quantitative operationalization.
E) There is no operationalization in qualitative research.

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In qualitative research, operationalization is often done after data collection, through an iterative process of coding and categorizing data into themes or concepts. This process is based on what was observed in the data, rather than pre-planned indicators or measurements. Therefore, option A is the best choice. Option B describes the operationalization process in quantitative research, and option C is incorrect because conceptualization should come before operationalization in both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Options D and E are also incorrect, as there are differences in how operationalization is done in qualitative and quantitative research.

When Comparing Qualitative and a Quantitative Approaches to Measurement,operationalization in the Qualitative