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Last Updated: Dec 21, 2018 Views: 32
According to the Hutchinson Encyclopedia, qualitative research is defined as:
Research that relies on opinions and beliefs rather than statistical data. Qualitative research usually involves interviews with small sample groups from target markets. These are often conducted by a sociologist or psychologist who endeavours to ascertain the motivation for decisions made by individuals within the group.
qualitative research. (2013). In The Hutchinson Encyclopedia.
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