Qualitative researchers are generally more interested in relevance of findings than in objectivity and generalizability. To what belief, generally held by qualitative researchers, is this most directly related?

1. The belief that each subject is most knowledgeable about the topic under study.
2. The belief that this enhances the credibility of replicating the study.
3. The belief that this increases the reliability and internal validity of the findings.
4. The belief that this increases the reliability and external validity of the findings.


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Rationale 1: Rather than discussing the strict rigor and objectivity of their research, qualitative researchers often mention the relevance of their study findings.
Rationale 2: Qualitative studies are seldom replicated because the exact subjects in the population and situation are difficult to replicate.
Rationale 3: Whereas reliability and validity are important in all research, qualitative researchers put more emphasis on the relevance of their findings.
Rationale 4: Whereas reliability and validity are important in all research, qualitative researchers put more emphasis on the relevance of their findings.

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