A qualitative researcher might use which of the following statements to describe the rigor in a proposed study?
A) "After the data are collected, strict adherence to approved analysis will be conducted, objectivity will be maintained, and findings will be reported accurately."
B) "I have carefully researched all literature on this topic and am planning consistent, thorough analysis of the data, collected from as many subjects as it takes to reach saturation."
C) "My sample size alone demonstrates the rigor applied to this study."
D) "My study is based on solid theory and, when completed, will lead to a deeper understanding of this topic."

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The researcher of a qualitative problem applies rigor to the study, just as a quantitative researcher would. The methods are different and not concrete, but findings help gain insights into many problems related to nursing.
The statement "After the data are collected, strict adherence to approved analysis will be conducted, objectivity will be maintained, and findings will be reported accurately" is much more likely to come from a quantitative researcher because often qualitative researchers must use the data to help drive the analysis. The researcher of a qualitative problem applies rigor to the study, just as a quantitative researcher would. The methods are different and not concrete, but findings help gain insights into many problems related to nursing.
Sample size is not a particular concern of the qualitative researcher and does not guarantee a study's usefulness. The researcher of a qualitative problem applies rigor to the study, just as a quantitative researcher would. The methods are different and not concrete, but findings help gain insights into many problems related to nursing.
The researcher who states "My study is based on solid theory and, when completed, will lead to a deeper understanding of this topic" does appear to be describing a qualitative study, but is offering less evidence of rigor than the researcher's response in answer A. The researcher of a qualitative problem applies rigor to the study, just as a quantitative researcher would. The methods are different and not concrete, but findings help gain insights into many problems related to nursing.

A Qualitative Researcher Might Use Which of the Following Statements