How can a "researcher acting as an instrument" in a qualitative study best ensure the trustworthiness of the data analysis and the conclusions?

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Steven Mills

21 January, 01:43

How can a "researcher acting as an instrument" in a qualitative study best ensure the trustworthiness of the data analysis and the conclusions?

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Cynthia Alexander · Answer 1

The researchers must be to collect and analyze all the data with the utmost subjectivity to ensure it. This could be done by:

• keeping complete and detailed notes regarding all decisions and procedures

• Do net let personal interpretation mixed with subjective observation

• collecting different types of data with the different method in order to prevent mistakes

Freddy Dennis · Answer 2

By taking down different types of data and making sure that all of the data are compared and used in the final analysis, the researcher can lessen the biases that come with being part of an experiment. In addition, the researcher can make sure that observations and interpretations are distinctly noted in the research as another way of lessening bias.