Qualitative Studies: Bias and Trustworthiness
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What type of data do researchers collect in qualitative studies?

  • Statistical data only
  • Biological data
  • Numerical data only
  • Experiences, perceptions, satisfaction (correct)

    • What is a factor that may distort the results in qualitative studies?

  • The researchers' inherent bias (correct)
  • The nature of the research question
  • The use of advanced statistical methods
  • The amount of funding for the study

    • What is meant by dependability in qualitative research?

  • The logical design of the study (correct)
  • The flexibility of the research methodology
  • The choice of participants for the study
  • The influence of the researchers on data collection

    • How can dependability be established in qualitative research?

    <p>By logical research methods and clear documentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of looking for strategies to limit researchers' inherent bias in qualitative studies?

    <p>To reduce the impact of researchers on data collection and analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the research process is described as dependability?

    <p>The logical design and documentation of the study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is reflexivity in research?

    <p>A strategy to improve dependability by reflecting on the researcher's potential influence on the data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does credibility in research focus on?

    <p>Evaluating whether there is a fit between the author's interpretation and the original source data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of transferability in research?

    <p>Determining if the context makes a difference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is confirmability in research concerned with?

    <p>Considering how open and transparent the research process was</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can reflexivity improve dependability in research?

    <p>By reflecting on the researcher's potential influence on the data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does credibility evaluate in research?

    <p>The fit between the author's interpretation and the original source data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an aspect of transferability in research?

    <p>Determining if the context makes a difference</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    <p>By reflecting on potential influence on data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does credibility evaluate in research?

    <p>The fit between interpretation and source data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an aspect of transferability in research?

    <p>Determining if context makes a difference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does confirmability differ from reflexivity in research?

    <p>Reflexivity reflects potential influence on data, while confirmability focuses on openness of research process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of data do researchers collect in qualitative studies?

    <p>Experiences, perceptions, and satisfaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by dependability in qualitative research?

    <p>The consistency and stability of the research methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is reflexivity in research?

    <p>The practice of reflecting on how the researcher's background and experiences may influence the study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does credibility evaluate in research?

    <p>The trustworthiness and believability of the research findings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an aspect of transferability in research?

    <p>The ability to transfer the findings to other contexts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of looking for strategies to limit researchers' inherent bias in qualitative studies?

    <p>To improve trustworthiness and reduce bias in the study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of reflexivity in qualitative research?

    <p>To reflect on the potential influence of the researchers on the data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of transferability in research?

    <p>The context and environment of the participants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does credibility in research evaluate?

    <p>The fit between the author's interpretation and the original data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can confirmability be achieved in qualitative research?

    <p>By clearly reporting the step-by-step research process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by dependability in qualitative research?

    <p>The strategy to improve trustworthiness and consistency of findings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does reflexivity contribute to improving dependability in research?

    <p>By reflecting on the potential influence of the researchers on the data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does transferability in research consider?

    <p>The work/home/leisure environment of the participants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an aspect of confirmability in qualitative research?

    <p>Clearly reporting the step-by-step research process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can credibility be ensured in qualitative research?

    <p>By analyzing fit between interpretation and original data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does dependability focus on in qualitative research?

    <p>The strategy to improve trustworthiness and consistency of findings</p> Signup and view all the answers

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