The Best Way to Assess a Qualitative Research Study's Credibility

question 14

Multiple Choice

The best way to assess a qualitative research study's credibility would be to

• A) conduct a reliability analysis using advanced statistical techniques.
• B) conduct a validity analysis using advanced statistical techniques.
• C) have other researchers read a draft of your report.
• D) have the participants read a draft of your report.

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Definitions:

Experiment

A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.

Consciousness

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc.

Muffled Word

A sound or word that is difficult to understand due to being obscured or softened, often used in experiments to study perception and auditory processing.

Interpretation

The act of explaining the meaning of something, often involving analysis or putting into context.