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Kikoku

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An extraneous variable is any variable that is inadvertently part of a research study but not directly investigated.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Discuss the role of confirmability in assessing qualitative research.
 
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xthemafja

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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

True

Answer to Question 2

Qualitative research tends to assume that each researcher brings a unique perspective to the study. Confirmability refers to the degree to which the results could be confirmed or corroborated by others. There are a number of strategies for enhancing confirmability. The researcher can actively search for and describe negative instances that contradict prior observations. After the study, a researcher can conduct a data audit that examines the data collection and analysis procedures and makes judgments about the potential for bias or distortion. Additionally, triangulation of data can be a useful tool to demonstrate confirmability.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 19, 2018
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