The purity of the recorded data in a qualitative study in comparison to the actual lived experience being assessed is called _____________, while the degree of flexibility in adapting methods during data collection is called ____________________.
A) fidelity, structure
B) structure, fidelity
C) redundancy, emergence
D) emergence, redundancy

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Fidelity refers to the accuracy or purity of the recorded data in reflecting the actual lived experiences being studied, while structure denotes the degree of flexibility or rigidity in the research methods used during data collection.

The Purity of the Recorded Data in a Qualitative Study