Jim Has Transcribed Hours of Audiotape from Survivors of a Plane

question 50

Multiple Choice

Jim has transcribed hours of audiotape from survivors of a plane crash. He believes he has identified some themes in their stories but before continuing with his research he asks some of his colleagues to read the transcripts and form their own interpretations. In doing this Jim is trying to establish ___________validity through the method of _______.

• A) theoretical; investigator triangulation
• B) theoretical; external audit
• C) descriptive; investigator triangulation
• D) descriptive; external audit

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