Danilo is going to study the way middle schoolers develop a sense of identity around academic performance.He decides to conduct a qualitative study using ethnographic methods to learn more about these processes.In this study,Danilo is almost certainly likely to establish the operational definitions of his key concepts
A)before the study population is chosen.
B)before any data collection procedures are decided.
C)after data collection begins.
D)at the same time that he applies for research funding.

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In qualitative research, especially studies using ethnographic methods, operational definitions of key concepts often evolve as the researcher gains a deeper understanding of the study context and collects more data. This iterative process allows for adjustments based on emerging insights.

Danilo Is Going to Study the Way Middle Schoolers Develop