A major strength of qualitative research is its ability to:
A) test formal hypotheses
B) make extrapolations to the general population
C) exclude competing alternative explanations
D) study behavior in natural settings

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Qualitative research allows for the study of behavior in natural settings, which can provide a more in-depth understanding of the context surrounding the behavior being studied. However, it does not typically involve testing formal hypotheses, making extrapolations to the general population, or excluding competing alternative explanations.

A Major Strength of Qualitative Research Is Its Ability To