According to contemporary positivist standards, which of the following is NOT a threat to the trustworthiness of qualitative research?
A) The researcher's presence in the field might distort the naturalism of the setting.
B) Researcher biases might distort what researchers perceive or how they selectively observe
C) The need to appear socially desirable might result in respondent biases.
D) The use of prolonged engagement.

Question

According to contemporary positivist standards, which of the following is NOT a threat to the trustworthiness of qualitative research?​
A) ​The researcher's presence in the field might distort the naturalism of the setting.
B) ​Researcher biases might distort what researchers perceive or how they selectively observe
C) ​The need to appear socially desirable might result in respondent biases.
D) ​The use of prolonged engagement.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Prolonged engagement is actually seen as a strength in qualitative research as it allows the researcher to gain a deeper understanding of the setting and build trust with participants. The other options (A, B, C) are all recognized threats to the trustworthiness of qualitative research according to contemporary positivist standards.

According to Contemporary Positivist Standards, Which of the Following Is