How does a qualitative researcher examine how his or her role in the research may alter findings and interpretations? Also explain how a qualitative researcher reports on his or her role.

What will be an ideal response?


Qualitative data analysts display real sensitivity to how a social situation or process is interpreted from a particular background and set of values and not simply based on the situation itself. Researchers must be reflexive and document an account of how they interacted with subjects in the field.

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