When conducting data analysis during data collection one suggestion for qualitative researchers is to
A) seek evidence to support your initial thoughts.
B) assure you have enough data for an objective analysis.
C) reflect on what you are attending to and leaving out.
D) finish data collection as quickly as possible.

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Reflecting on what you are attending to and leaving out is an important step in qualitative data analysis as it helps researchers to ensure that they are capturing relevant data and not overlooking important information. Seeking evidence to support initial thoughts may lead to confirmation bias and overlooking conflicting evidence. Assuring enough data for objective analysis is important, but it is not a suggestion for data analysis during data collection. Finishing data collection as quickly as possible may lead to missing important data.

When Conducting Data Analysis During Data Collection One Suggestion for Qualitative