Dr Patel Conducted a Qualitative Study on the Experiences of First

Multiple Choice

Dr. Patel conducted a qualitative study on the experiences of first generation college students. Which of the following decisions would be MOST likely to lead to questions about the trustworthiness of his results?

A) He interviewed students of different ethnicities and from different socioeconomic backgrounds.
B) He discussed the experiences of students that were exceptions to his overall conclusions.
C) He collected, coded, and analyzed all the data himself.
D) He included participants from community colleges, small liberal arts colleges, and large research institutions.