According to Creswell (2005), qualitative researchers intentionally ______.
A) provide a detailed, written plan
B) select specific individuals and sights
C) investigate the quality of a given topic
D) investigate many topics from different perspectives

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Qualitative researchers intentionally select specific individuals and sights for their study. This is because they believe that in-depth exploration of a limited number of cases will provide a rich understanding of the phenomena of interest. They often use purposive sampling techniques to select participants who can provide the needed information.

According to Creswell (2005), Qualitative Researchers Intentionally ______