External Validity in Qualitative Research

question 47

Multiple Choice

External validity in qualitative research:

• A) Is always irrelevant in qualitative research
• B) Is confirmed through random sampling in qualitative research
• C) Is confirmed through random assignment in qualitative research
• D) Can be obtained by replication in qualitative research, but it is often of little interest to the qualitative researcher

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Definitions:

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The set of conventional rules of personal behaviour in polite society, usually in the form of accepted social conduct.

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Solicited

Asked for or requested, typically in a formal way.

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