The key features of qualitative research methods include the following, EXCEPT -

Correct option is B

-Qualitative research is rooted in constructivism, which sees reality as subjective, interpretative, and socially constructed, rather than deterministic.
-Determinism suggests that phenomena are governed by fixed, cause-effect relationships, which aligns more with quantitative research and positivist approaches.

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-It respects the subjectivity of the participants
-    Qualitative research acknowledges participants’ personal experiences, emotions, and perspectives as central to understanding phenomena.
-It provides rich or thick description of the phenomenon
-    Thick description (Geertz, 1973) is a hallmark of qualitative research, offering detailed insights into human experiences and contexts.
-It views language as central to communication
-    Qualitative methods emphasize language, meaning, and discourse analysis, particularly in fields like ethnography and narrative research.