Quantitative analysis examines relationships among variables while qualitative analysis is more concerned with
A) developing an understanding or thick description of situations.
B) employing statistical analysis to test theories.
C) critiquing existing social and political arrangements.
D) determining the ultimate truth about a social phenomenon.
E) solving social problems.

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Qualitative analysis is focused on developing an understanding or thick description of situations, as opposed to quantitative analysis which examines relationships among variables through statistical analysis. The other options are not accurate descriptions of the primary focus of qualitative analysis.

Quantitative Analysis Examines Relationships Among Variables While Qualitative Analysis Is