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Scenario III
Scenario III presents fabricated data inspired by the following study:
Roegman, R., Knight, M. G., Taylor, A. M. & Watson, V. W. (2014) . From microscope to mirror: doctoral students' evolving positionalities through engagement with culturally sensitive research. International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education, 29(1) , 44-65.
The purpose this study was to examine the "experiences of doctoral students in a qualitative research course that centers culture throughout the research process." In addition to interviewing each student individually, the researchers also examined a variety of student assignments including written papers, conference presentations, and group activities. The results of the study demonstrate the ways in which students develop their cultural perspectives.
-(Scenario III) The authors began analyzing the data by categorizing the various sources of information obtained in Scenario III based on themes and exemplars. Which of the following best describes what they were doing?

• A) They were engaging in conversation analysis.
• B) They were employing the use of content analysis.
• C) They were developing a grounded theory.
• D) They were systematically coding the data.

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