Which of the Following Is True of Qualitative Research

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of qualitative research?

A) Qualitative research on human development is primarily based on the scientific method.
B) It deals with objectively measurable numerical data that can answer questions such as "how much?" or "how many?" and that is amenable to statistical analysis.
C) The goal of qualitative research is to generate hypotheses from previous research.
D) It commonly involves verbal or pictorial descriptions of participants' subjective understanding, feelings, or beliefs about their experiences.