Describe the Criteria by Which Qualitative Studies Can Be Assessed

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Essay

Describe the criteria by which qualitative studies can be assessed that generally correspond to the quantitative concerns of validity,generalizability,reliability,and objectivity.How can the qualitative researcher be sure that each of these criteria is met in his or her research project?

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Definitions:

Consumption

The process of buying or using goods and services by consumers.

Economic Development

The process by which a nation improves the economic, political, and social well-being of its people, often characterized by industrialization, increase in GDP, and improvement in quality of life.

Government Efforts

Initiatives or actions taken by a government to address societal issues, regulations, or economic policies.

Private Efforts

Actions undertaken by individuals or private organizations rather than by the government or public entities to achieve a particular goal.