Analysis of data in qualitative studies attempts to:
A) identify common themes and patterns.
B) separate personal perceptions from environmental context.
C) support a single perception of reality.
D) verify information from previous studies.

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During data analysis, the qualitative researcher attaches meaning to elements of the data; classification of things, persons, events, and properties are initiated. Regularities are noted.
According to the philosophical stance of qualitative researchers, separating personal perceptions from the environmental context would not be possible or desirable. During data analysis, the qualitative researcher attaches meaning to elements of the data; classification of things, persons, events, and properties are initiated. Regularities are noted.
Qualitative researchers believe that there are multiple perceptions of reality. During data analysis, the qualitative researcher attaches meaning to elements of the data; classification of things, persons, events, and properties are initiated. Regularities are noted.
As a result of the nature of qualitative research, there is no attempt to verify information in previous studies as part of the analysis of data. During data analysis, the qualitative researcher attaches meaning to elements of the data; classification of things, persons, events, and properties are initiated. Regularities are noted.

Analysis of Data in Qualitative Studies Attempts To