Question 1

The extent to which the results and interpretations in a qualitative study reflect the participant's meanings and experiences is indicative of what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Truth value 
B)  Triangulation 
C)  Applicability 
D)  Methodological coherence

Question 2

What type of descriptions should researchers strive for both when the data are generated and when study findings are presented to contribute to the trustworthiness, rigour, and validation of a qualitative study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pragmatic, transformative descriptions 
B)  Relativistic, characterizing descriptions 
C)  Brief, easy descriptions 
D)  Rich, thick descriptions

Exam 9: Evaluating the Merits of Qualitative Research Studies in Kinesiology

The extent to which the results and interpretations in a qualitative study reflect the participant's meanings and experiences is indicative of what?

What type of descriptions should researchers strive for both when the data are generated and when study findings are presented to contribute to the trustworthiness, rigour, and validation of a qualitative study?