There has been a recent trend to include journaling as a credible data source. Why are the researcher’s reflections seen as a data source?
A. If the researcher keeps a diary it must mean that the data is reliable
B. It proves that the researcher is meticulous
C. The personal history, biases and subjectivities of the researcher will inevitably impact on the way that the research is both designed, analysed and interpreted
D. It demonstrates that the researcher can write and record information
Answer: C
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