Although the volume of data collected in qualitative analysis can overwhelm an inexperienced researcher, Chambliss and Schutt recommend 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
E) Keep personal feelings and impressions separate from field notes

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Maintaining a disciplined transcription schedule is recommended by Chambliss and Schutt to keep control of qualitative data. This ensures that data is properly organized and can be easily accessed when needed. The other options are not effective in controlling data, as discarding unused data may lead to the loss of valuable information, hiring professional transcribers may not be feasible for all researchers, reviewing field notes and transcriptions only after the observation period has finished may cause important details to be forgotten, and keeping personal feelings and impressions separate from field notes does not necessarily help in managing the volume of data.

Although the Volume of Data Collected in Qualitative Analysis Can