Question: For example, qualitative data permit dealing fairly directly with values, politics, and factors that may be an important part of many situations.
Qualitative data deals directly with values and factors that are important in many situations.

Answer: yes

Question: We are holding a follow-up forum on December 9, 2002 to discuss what actions have been taken by a variety of parties and those that remain in order to help restore public trust and confidence.
In December there will be a follow up forum.

Answer: it is not possible to tell

Question: We're so close.
We are never going to get there.

Answer:
no