Although qualitative studies are rich in detail and offer an in-depth look at a particular population and/or phenomenon,due to their limited scope they sometimes suffer from low:
A) validity.
B) generalizability.
C) representativeness.
D) reliability.

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Qualitative studies are not designed to be generalizable to larger populations or settings, as the focus is on gaining a deep understanding of a specific group or situation. Therefore, the low generalizability is an inherent limitation of qualitative research. Validity, representativeness, and reliability can also be concerns with qualitative research, but they are not necessarily lower than in quantitative research and may be addressed through different strategies.

Although Qualitative Studies Are Rich in Detail and Offer an In-Depth