Which one of the following statements most adequately describes the situation with regard to theory in qualitative research?
A) Theory is not relevant for qualitative research.
B) Theory may not be described until the Results or Discussion section in qualitative research.
C) The way theory is used in qualitative research is highly subjective and thus cannot be evaluated.
D) None of the above statements are correct.

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In qualitative research, theory can be introduced in the Results or Discussion section as it often emerges from the data analysis process, rather than being a starting point as in quantitative research.

Which One of the Following Statements Most Adequately Describes the Situation