Of the following, which is a characteristic of qualitative research methods?
A) Qualitative researchers employ deductive approach.
B) Qualitative researchers describe relationships.
C) Qualitative researchers focus on cause-effect relationships.
D) Qualitative researchers identify hypothesis to test.

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Qualitative research methods typically focus on exploring and describing relationships between variables, rather than testing cause-and-effect relationships or hypotheses. Deductive reasoning is more commonly associated with quantitative research methods.

Of the Following, Which Is a Characteristic of Qualitative Research