Confirmability in qualitative research refers to which of the following?
A) The reliability of data over time
B) Objectivity of the interpretation of the data
C) Applicability of the data to other groups
D) Confidence in the truth value of the data
B
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Confirmability refers to objectivity, achieved through congruence or agreement between two or more independent evaluators about the data's accuracy, relevance, or meaning. Dependability refers to the stability of data over time. Transferability refers to the applicability of data to other groups. Credibility refers to the believability or confidence in the truth of the findings.
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