Which of the following defines descriptive validity in qualitative research?
A) transferability.
B) factual accuracy.
C) generalizability.
D) elaborated truth.

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Descriptive validity in qualitative research refers to the extent to which the research accurately describes the phenomenon being studied. This includes factual accuracy and attention to detail, which is why choice B, factual accuracy, is the correct answer. Transferability refers to the ability to apply findings to different contexts, generalizability refers to the ability to apply findings to other populations, and elaborated truth is not a commonly used term in qualitative research.

Which of the Following Defines Descriptive Validity in Qualitative Research