Although the volume of data collected in qualitative analysis can overwhelm an inexperienced researcher,Schutt recommends which of the following to keep control of your data?
A)Discard unused data after the conceptualization stage
B)Maintain a disciplined transcription schedule
C)Hire professional transcribers
D)Review field notes and transcriptions only after the observation period has finished

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Maintaining a disciplined transcription schedule can help keep the data organized and manageable. This involves transcribing the data in a timely manner and maintaining a system for organizing and storing the transcripts. The other choices (A, C, and D) do not provide effective solutions to managing qualitative data. Discarding unused data may lead to important information being lost, hiring professional transcribers may be costly, and reviewing field notes and transcriptions only after the observation period has finished may cause important details to be forgotten or overlooked.

Although the Volume of Data Collected in Qualitative Analysis Can