Field notes in qualitative research should
A) focus on theoretical constructs rather than on concrete details of the events being observed.
B) focus on duration and frequency variables.
C) be made only after the observer leaves the research site.
D) include both descriptive details and the observer's reflections.

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Field notes in qualitative research are comprehensive and should include both the detailed descriptions of the events or phenomena being observed (descriptive details) and the observer's personal reflections, interpretations, or preliminary analyses of what was observed. This dual focus helps in capturing the richness of the qualitative data and provides a basis for further analysis and theory development.

Field Notes in Qualitative Research Should