Which of the following are similar elements in both qualitative and quantitative research?

1.Answering research questions

2.Preference to macro data

3.Not suffering from issues of error

4.Importance to transparency

5.Exploration of variation

A1, 2 & 3 only

B2, 3 & 4 only

C1, 4 & 5 only ✓ Correct

D1, 2 & 4 only

Correct answer: (C) 1, 4 & 5 only

Explanation

Shared elements of qualitative and quantitative research are answering research questions, valuing transparency and exploring variation.

Both traditions begin from clear research questions that guide the enquiry.

Both demand transparency so procedures can be scrutinised and replicated.

Both examine variation among cases to explain patterns.

Preference to macro data marks quantitative work, not both.

Freedom from error is claimed by neither, since all research manages error.

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