Author Question: Any factor that allows for an alternative explanation for the results of a study is a threat to ... (Read 17 times)

cool · **on:** Jun 19, 2018

Any factor that allows for an alternative explanation for the results of a study is a threat to external validity.

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Discuss the role of credibility in assessing qualitative research.

What will be an ideal response?

shewald78 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

False

Answer to Question 2

The credibility criterion involves establishing that the results of qualitative research are believable from the perspective of the participant in the research. In other words, to what extent do the results adequately reflect the participants' experience? Because the purpose of qualitative research is to describe or understand the phenomena of interest from the participant's eyes, in this view the participants are the only ones who can legitimately judge the credibility of the results.