BrainMass Quizzes Common Characteristics of Qualitative Methods This quiz evaluates the common characteristics seen in qualitative methodology. 1 Qualitative research is easy to define. True False 2 Qualitative research is complex and multi-faceted. True False 3 Qualitative research relies heavily on the perspectives of the research participants. True False 4 Qualitative research evaluates and addresses the context of the research study in order to account for internal and external variables. True False 5 Multiple sources of data, or multiple instruments, can be utilized in qualitative research. True False 6 Bayes' theorem is used for deductive qualitative analyses. True False 7 Qualitative research is not as reliable or valid as quantitative research. True False Submit Quiz