Qualitative researchers interview participants ________.
A) who will confirm the researcher's theory
B) who can provide data that are generalizable to a wider population
C) who can provide the greatest insight into the topic at hand
D) who are selected at random

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Qualitative research focuses on understanding complex phenomena through the perspectives of those experiencing them. Therefore, participants are chosen for their ability to provide deep insights into the topic being studied, rather than for their ability to confirm a pre-existing theory, represent a wider population, or being selected randomly.

Qualitative Researchers Interview Participants ________