What Is the Formal Term for Rigour in Qualitative Research

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is the formal term for rigour in qualitative research?

• A) Identifying metaphors from data
• B) Describing the etic view of data
• C) Bracketing
• D) Trustworthiness

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Definitions:

Optimism

A mental attitude reflecting a belief or hope that the outcome of some specific endeavor, or outcomes in general, will be positive, favorable, and desirable.

Z Problem-solving Model

An approach to problem-solving that promotes collaboration among all stakeholders to find a solution that addresses the needs of all parties.

Sensing

The process of perceiving through the senses or a preference for dealing with concrete, tangible information.

Intuiting

The process of understanding or knowing something without the need for conscious reasoning or direct evidence.