How Does the Researcher Know That Data Saturation Has Occurred

question 23

Multiple Choice

How does the researcher know that data saturation has occurred?

• A) When all participants agree on the themes derived from the study
• B) When the ideas or data coming from new participants have all been expressed by previous participants
• C) When the emerging themes are congruent with those developed as a result of previous studies of the same phenomenon
• D) When the participants are no longer interested or willing to discuss their experiences or feelings

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Definitions:

Manufacturing Overhead

All indirect costs associated with the production process, including utilities, maintenance, and factory management expenses, not directly tied to specific units produced.

Variable Product Cost

Costs that vary directly with the volume of production, such as materials and labor directly involved in manufacturing.

Fixed Period Cost

Costs that remain constant for a specific period of time regardless of the level of output or activity.

Administrative Cost

Expenses related to the general operation of a company, including office salaries, utilities, and legal fees, but not including production costs.