Quantitative researchers seek to make claims that are ______, whereas qualitative researchers may attempt to show how their results are ______.
A) Transferable; generalizable
B) Interpretable; numerical
C) Numerical; transferable
D) Generalizable; transferable
E) Interpretable; transferable

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Quantitative research aims for generalizability, meaning the results can be applied to larger populations beyond the study sample. Qualitative research, on the other hand, often focuses on transferability, allowing findings to be relevant in similar contexts rather than universally.

Quantitative Researchers Seek to Make Claims That Are ______, Whereas