Compared to quantitative studies, qualitative studies are more likely to:
A) be inductive.
B) have a larger sample size.
C) use less time consuming data collection methods.
D) Ask close-ended questions.
E) All of the above.

Question

Compared to quantitative studies, qualitative studies are more likely to:​
A) ​be inductive.
B) ​have a larger sample size.
C) ​use less time consuming data collection methods.
D) ​Ask close-ended questions.
E) ​All of the above.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Qualitative studies are more likely to be inductive, meaning that they start with observations and build theories from there. Quantitative studies often start with a hypothesis and test it using data. Qualitative studies are also more likely to use time-consuming data collection methods such as interviews and observation. Sample sizes in qualitative studies are typically smaller, and open-ended questions are more commonly used. Therefore, options B, C, D are not correct, and the answer is A.

Compared to Quantitative Studies, Qualitative Studies Are More Likely To:​

Compared to Quantitative Studies, Qualitative Studies Are More Likely To: