Qualitative research would probably be chosen over quantitative when:
A)there is a great deal of previous research on a topic.
B)there is much theoretical development already done on a topic.
C)our knowledge of a topic is sketchy and the research exploratory.
D)the research hypotheses deal with "quality of life" issues.

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Qualitative research is often chosen when the topic is not well understood and the research is exploratory, as it allows for a deeper understanding of complex issues and the generation of new insights.

Qualitative Research Would Probably Be Chosen Over Quantitative When