Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) : Assertion (A) : Unique case orientation is possible in qualitative research which way later lead to cross - case analysis. Reasons (R) : Design flexibility is the hallmark of qualitative research as it is open to situational changes. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R) : Assertion (A) : Unique case orientation is possible in qualitative research which way later lead to cross - case analysis. Reasons (R) : Design flexibility is the hallmark of qualitative research as it is open to situational changes. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below : Correct Answer Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Important Points

• The advantage of using qualitative methods is that they generate rich, detailed data that leave the participants' perspectives intact and provide multiple contexts for understanding the phenomenon under study.
• In this way, qualitative research can be used to vividly demonstrate phenomena or to conduct cross-case comparisons and analyses of individuals or groups.
• Design flexibility is the hallmark of qualitative research as it is open to situational changes is true as in qualitative research work a researcher can modify change the structure as per the situations they face in the field.

Therefore, the Reason and assertion are true and are the correct explanation.

Additional Information In Qualitative research- The researcher starts with a tentative idea or question and these questions become more specific with progress in research then, a pattern may emerge in research. Thus, in qualitative research, one starts with observation and ends with a theoretical position or stance. Thus, it is inductive i.e., the researcher moves from specific to theory.

HintThe advantages of Qualitative research are as follows-

1. It provides more content that is useful for practical application.
2. It uses a smaller sample size than other research methods
3. It offers the chance to develop specific insights.
4. It eliminates the potential for bias within the data.
5. It can be an open-ended process.
6. It uses a fluid operational structure instead of rigid guidelines.
7. It focuses on the purpose of a decision instead of the details.