In which of the following research studies do interpretation and meaning get more attention than the formulation of generalizations?

1.Historical studies

2.Survey studies

3.Philosophical studies

4.Ethnographic studies

5.Hypothetico-deductive studies

6.Ex post facto studies

A1, 2 and 3

B4, 5 and 6

C2, 4 and 5

D1, 3 and 4 ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) 1, 3 and 4

Explanation

Historical, philosophical and ethnographic studies stress interpretation and meaning over generalization.

Survey studies aim at generalizing findings to a population.

Hypothetico-deductive studies test hypotheses for broad laws.

Ex post facto studies trace causes from observed effects statistically.

The three chosen types are interpretive and qualitative in spirit.

Meaning and context outweigh numeric generalization in them.

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