Why is the theme important for the results for a qualitative study?
A) It reflects congruence between the questions asked and the method of study used.
B) It allows description of a large quantity of data in a condensed format.
C) It demonstrates both the emic and the etic views of a topic.
D) It explains the nature of the differences reported by participants experiencing a similar phenomenon.

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Correct B: Themes allow a condensed representation of many quotes or indicators.
Incorrect A: This response does not reflect the importance of themes to a qualitative study.
Incorrect C: Themes reflect emic perspectives,which are etic because the investigator named them.
Incorrect D: Differences reported by participants are not reflected in a single theme.

Why Is the Theme Important for the Results for a Qualitative