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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of transferability in research?

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

What is confirmability in research concerned with?

<p>Considering how open and transparent the research process was (B)</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 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an aspect of transferability in research?

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

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

What does credibility evaluate in research?

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

What is an aspect of transferability in research?

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

What type of data do researchers collect in qualitative studies?

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

What is meant by dependability in qualitative research?

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

What does credibility evaluate in research?

<p>The trustworthiness and believability of the research findings (C)</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 (D)</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 (D)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of transferability in research?

<p>The context and environment of the participants (C)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does transferability in research consider?

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

How can credibility be ensured in qualitative research?

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

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