Credibility is best defined as the:
A) degree to which a specific investigated issue leads the respondent to give a socially expected response.
B) level of preparation required to create an appropriate environment for the respondents participating in a research.
C) degree of rigor, believability, and trustworthiness established by qualitative research.
D) degree to which research data is qualitative or quantitative in nature.
E) degree to which the results of a research are socially acceptable.

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Credibility refers to the degree of rigor, believability, and trustworthiness established by qualitative research. It is related to the quality of the research design, methods, and findings, and how well they are supported by the data. It is not related to social expectations, preparation, or the type of data (quantitative or qualitative). The term "socially acceptable" in option E is also misleading, as credibility is not about social norms or values, but about the scientific validity and reliability of the research.

Credibility Is Best Defined as The