Question

1. What are ways that a researcher can increase credibility in qualitative research?

2. Explain triangulation and its importance in qualitative research.

3. Can the results gathered from qualitative research be generalized?

4. Define and describe reflexivity in qualitative research.

5. Explain, in your own words, the 5 types of interview techniques. How does one decide which to use?

6. Describe Thematic Analysis in your own words.

Answer 1

Ans 1 : Credibility is one of the most important aspect in the qualitative research.

It estabilishes the trustworthiness of the research findings by linking it to the reality.

There are two basic ways in which the credibility can be increased.

1) Triangulation :

Certain techniques , observations , theories , methods if used to understand the topic well , helps to generate a comprehensive , strong and robust research finding.

The different types of triangulation are : Analyst , method , theoretical and triangulation of sources.

2) Member checking :

When the data conclusions , inferences and intentions of the study are shared with the research participants , they actively involve in the study, and share additional information that becomes fruitful for the research purpose.