Why do qualitative researchers need to be as concerned with sample size as quantitative researchers do? Qualitative researchers:
A) are reaching the objectives of their study in a similar way.
B) need subjects who are able and willing to share their knowledge, oftentimes in repeated and more in-depth interviews than subjects in quantitative studies.
C) need to gain a narrow focus rather than a broad perspective as their research purpose.
D) will be analyzing the data with statistical techniques that require certain numbers of subjects.

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Qualitative research oftentimes requires the subjects to share their knowledge of the topic being studied in an in-depth level in repeated interviews. Therefore the researcher needs to ensure that the sample size is adequate to provide the depth and rich data that are required.
Qualitative researchers approach the objectives in a different fashion or process than quantitative researchers.
Qualitative researchers need to gain an in-depth focus rather than a broad perspective as their research purpose.
Qualitative researchers do not analyze the data with statistical techniques that require certain numbers of subjects.

Why Do Qualitative Researchers Need to Be as Concerned with Sample