Data analysis in qualitative research differs from quantitative data analysis in that
A) Data analysis in qualitative research is not started until after data collection is complete.
B) Data analysis in qualitative research may begin during the process of data collection.
C) Data analysis in the field may influence the direction a qualitative study takes.
D) a and c
E) b and c

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In qualitative research, data analysis is often conducted in an iterative and ongoing manner, allowing the researcher to refine their research questions and data collection as they gain deeper insights into the phenomenon they are studying. This means that data analysis may begin during the process of data collection and that fieldwork may influence the direction a study takes. Thus, both options b and c are correct. Option a is incorrect because in qualitative research, researchers typically engage in an ongoing process of collecting and analyzing data, rather than waiting until data collection is complete to begin analysis.

Data Analysis in Qualitative Research Differs from Quantitative Data Analysis