In the Context of Conducting Research, "Trust the Process" Is

question 15

Multiple Choice

In the context of conducting research, "trust the process" is a reminder ________.

• A) that being a qualitative researcher means believing in causal linkages in data
• B) that if qualitative research does not work, quantitative work can always be conducted to "save the project"
• C) to keep observing and interviewing until the point of empirical saturation
• D) to researchers to have faith that there are important themes in their data and that they will have the insight and skill to find these themes

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Definitions:

Negative Correlation

A relationship between two variables where one variable increases as the other decreases, indicating an inverse relationship.

Negative Correlation

A bond between two factors where as one escalates, the other diminishes.

Positive Correlation

A relationship between two variables where both variables move in the same direction.

Correlational Study

A research method used to examine the relationship between two or more variables without manipulating them, identifying patterns or associations.