How Do Qualitative Researchers Traditionally Use the Concept 'Validity

Multiple Choice

How do qualitative researchers traditionally use the concept 'validity'?

A) It is used to reflect the level of agreement that an interpretation of data elicits
B) It is used to reflect the extent to which the data agree with the researchers' expectations
C) It is used to reflect the extent to which the data correspond to an independent test or criterion
D) It is used to reflect the degree to which the findings are popularly believed to be true