Karobi wants to assure he has credible qualitative data for his study on violent and aggressive student behaviors during lunch sessions. Which of the following questions might he ask himself regarding the data?
A) Does my study lend itself to generalization?
B) Do the findings inform policy?
C) What biases might have influenced my observation?
D) What competing hypothesis might I test?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Considering biases in qualitative data is important because the researcher's own biases and preconceptions can influence their observations and interpretations. This can ultimately affect the credibility and validity of the data they collect. While the other questions are also important for research, they are not as relevant to assuring credible qualitative data. A) Generalization is not a goal in qualitative research, which focuses on understanding the complexities of specific cases. B) While findings may inform policy, this is not directly related to the credibility of qualitative data. D) Testing competing hypotheses is more relevant to quantitative research where causation can be established.

Karobi Wants to Assure He Has Credible Qualitative Data for His