In Analytic Coding,what Is the Relationship Between Codes That Emerge

question 41

Multiple Choice

In analytic coding,what is the relationship between codes that emerge from data and codes that emerge from the literature?

• A)Codes that emerge from data are always considered superior to codes based in literature.
• B)Codes that emerge from literature are always considered superior to codes emerging from data.
• C)These codes may be blended or merged as necessary in a given project.
• D)The researcher should choose only one type of code for a study.

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Definitions:

Defence Mechanisms

Unconscious psychological strategies used to cope with reality and maintain self-image by reducing anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Reciprocal Determinism

A concept in psychology that suggests a person's behavior both influences and is influenced by personal factors and the social environment.

Mutual Dependency

A condition in which two or more entities rely on each other equally for resources, support, or existence.

Psychic Determinism

The psychoanalytic concept that all mental processes are not spontaneous but are determined by the unconscious or pre-existing mental complexes.