Which of the following should the qualitative researcher pay attention to as part of observation?
a. Focusing only on what is directly happening to the participant.
b. Focusing solely on the unexpected events in the participant's life.
c. General overview of the participant's routine.
d. Personal reactions to the situation.
ANS: D
The qualitative researcher must pay attention to the details of the participant's routines. The researcher can use personal reactions to the situation to help add perspective on the data and assist in determining their validity.
The qualitative researcher must pay attention to all that is happening with the participant so as to understand fully the phenomenon under study within the context of the participant.
The qualitative researcher must pay attention to the details of the participant's routines.
Unexpected events and how the participants react to them are important pieces of information.
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