Three of the following are techniques for strengthening the credibility of a qualitative study.Which one is NOT?
A)Spend extensive time in the field studying the phenomenon of interest.
B)Acquire detailed descriptions of the phenomena being studied.
C)Exclude participants who have experiences or opinions that are very different from those of others in the study.
D)Ask participants to comment on the conclusions being drawn from the study.

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Excluding participants who have experiences or opinions that are very different from those of others in the study can actually weaken the credibility of a qualitative study as it limits the diversity of perspectives and experiences that can be included. The other options (A, B, and D) all involve techniques that can strengthen credibility by increasing the amount and depth of information collected and ensuring that conclusions are grounded in the perspectives and experiences of the participants.

Three of the Following Are Techniques for Strengthening the Credibility