In qualitative data analysis, deductive approaches involve:
A) Conducting field research and then comparing it to patterns in the existing literature
B) Conducting field research, posing hypotheses based on this research, and then conducting more field research to test those hypotheses
C) Identifying hypotheses from existing literature and testing them against data collected in the field
D) Identifying patterns of behavior in field research in one setting and comparing those findings to a new field setting
E) All of the above are examples of the deductive approach to qualitative data analysis

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Deductive approaches in qualitative data analysis involve identifying hypotheses from existing literature and testing them against data collected in the field. Choice A is an example of an inductive approach, as it involves collecting field research and then comparing it to patterns in existing literature. Choice B involves posing hypotheses based on field research, which is also an inductive approach. Choice D involves an iterative process of comparing findings across field settings, which is not strictly deductive or inductive. Choice E includes examples of both inductive and deductive approaches.

In Qualitative Data Analysis, Deductive Approaches Involve