Which activity represents attention to credibility in a qualitative study?
a. Ensuring that all subjects self-identified with a specific ethnic group.
b. Providing direct quotations from study participants.
c. Identifying the basic social psychological process (BSP) under study.
d. Determining usefulness of the data outside of the study.
ANS: B
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A Ensuring subject identification with an ethnic group helps to identify the characteristics of the study sample.
B Using selected quotes of participants to support themes enhances a study's credibility.
C The BSP, or core variable, under study characterizes grounded theory studies.
D Determining the usefulness of the data outside of the study is related to transferability of the study's findings.
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