What standard may be applied to determine the strengths and weaknesses in a qualitative research study?
A) Consistency of study methods with guidelines of expert researchers
B) Determination of the generalizability of the study findings
C) Reliability of scales of measurement used in data collection
D) Validity of statistical analyses used in data analysis

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A critical appraisal may review a qualitative study and note whether study methods follow guidelines set by expert researchers because there are no hard and fast rules for study methods in qualitative research.Study findings are regarded as transferable and not generalizable in qualitative research.Reliability of measurement is part of quantitative research.Validity of statistical analyses is part of quantitative research.

What Standard May Be Applied to Determine the Strengths and Weaknesses