All of the following are characteristics of qualitative research, except:
A) qualitative research answers questions of fact to determine a course of action.
B) qualitative research provides greater understanding of a concept.
C) qualitative research focuses on words and observations.
D) qualitative research often occurs in natural settings.

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Qualitative research typically does not focus on answering questions of fact to determine a course of action, but rather seeks to explore and understand complex phenomena through words and observations. Quantitative research, on the other hand, is more focused on answering questions of fact through numerical data analysis.

All of the Following Are Characteristics of Qualitative Research, Except