In a Program Evaluation, Qualitative Data Such as Audiotapes of Personal

question 13

Multiple Choice

In a program evaluation, qualitative data such as audiotapes of personal interviews must be analyzed. A first step is often to eliminate "noise" prior to transcribing them. To what does the term "noise" generally refer?

• A) static created by the recording device
• B) background conversations that may have been accidentally picked up
• C) the body language of people who provide research data
• D) interchanges not relevant to the data being sought, such as exchange of greetings or other social amenities

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