How do qualitative researchers traditionally use the concept 'validity'?
A) It is used to reflect the level of agreement that an interpretation of data elicits
B) It is used to reflect the extent to which the data agree with the researchers' expectations
C) It is used to reflect the extent to which the data correspond to an independent test or criterion
D) It is used to reflect the degree to which the findings are popularly believed to be true

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Validity in qualitative research often refers to how accurately the analysis and interpretations of the data reflect the phenomena being studied. This involves the level of agreement or resonance that these interpretations have with the participants or those being studied, rather than matching preconceived expectations, corresponding to an independent criterion, or being popularly accepted as true.

How Do Qualitative Researchers Traditionally Use the Concept 'Validity