NSE 222 Weeks 8-12 2026
Exam Questions and Correct
Answers | New Update
Why do we need trustworthiness in qualitative research? - ANSWER
✔✔•As a research reader, we have to judge the quality of the data that
were collected (rigor)
•A researcher is said to demonstrate trustworthiness when the findings
of the study are a true representation of participants' realities backed by
accurate description of procedures undertaken during the research
process
What are the 5 terms for trustworthiness in qualitative research? -
ANSWER ✔✔•Credibility
,•Confirmability
•Dependability
•Transferability
•Authenticity
What is credibility? - ANSWER ✔✔Credibility is a characteristic of
qualitative research that refers to the accuracy, validity, and soundness
of data.
- confidence in the 'truth' of the findings
What is confirmability? - ANSWER ✔✔Confirmability represents a
degree of neutrality or the extent to which the findings of a study are
shaped by the respondents and not researcher bias, motivation, or
interest.
- QL researchers keeps detailed notes as to where data came from, how
data was interpreted, and findings obtained, etc. so readers can trace
the data to their sources.
- Auditability is the characteristic of a qualitative study that allows
another researcher or a reader to follow the thinking or conclusions of
the investigator
,What is dependability? - ANSWER ✔✔Refers to the degree to which
a study can yield similar results if repeated with similar methods and
techniques
- Readers can follow how researchers made decisions by evaluating the
adequacy of the analysis.
- showing that the findings are consistent and could be repeated
What is transferability? - ANSWER ✔✔Refers to the degree to which
study findings are applicable outside the study situation and the degree
to which the results are meaningful to individuals not involved in the
research.
- The findings from one study/context can be transferred to another that
is similar in context/participants.
- Knowledge can be transferred from one context to another
What is authenticity? - ANSWER ✔✔Authenticity refers to fairness in
the presentation in that all value conflicts, differences, and views of the
participants are noted in the analysis.
What are the techniques for ensuring credibility? - ANSWER ✔✔-
Member checking
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, - Peer debriefing (also referred to as peer review)
- Prolonged Engagement/Persistent Observation
- Negative case analysis/Deviant case analysis
What are the techniques for ensuring confirmability? - ANSWER ✔✔-
Triangulation
- Audit trail
- Reflexivity
What is the technique for ensuring dependability? - ANSWER
✔✔Inquiry audit
What is the technique for ensuring transferability? - ANSWER
✔✔Thick description
What is member checking? - ANSWER ✔✔- This is when data,
analytic categories, interpretations and conclusions are tested with
members of those groups from whom the data were originally obtained.
- This can be done both formally and informally as opportunities for
member checks may arise during the normal course of observation and
conversation.
Exam Questions and Correct
Answers | New Update
Why do we need trustworthiness in qualitative research? - ANSWER
✔✔•As a research reader, we have to judge the quality of the data that
were collected (rigor)
•A researcher is said to demonstrate trustworthiness when the findings
of the study are a true representation of participants' realities backed by
accurate description of procedures undertaken during the research
process
What are the 5 terms for trustworthiness in qualitative research? -
ANSWER ✔✔•Credibility
,•Confirmability
•Dependability
•Transferability
•Authenticity
What is credibility? - ANSWER ✔✔Credibility is a characteristic of
qualitative research that refers to the accuracy, validity, and soundness
of data.
- confidence in the 'truth' of the findings
What is confirmability? - ANSWER ✔✔Confirmability represents a
degree of neutrality or the extent to which the findings of a study are
shaped by the respondents and not researcher bias, motivation, or
interest.
- QL researchers keeps detailed notes as to where data came from, how
data was interpreted, and findings obtained, etc. so readers can trace
the data to their sources.
- Auditability is the characteristic of a qualitative study that allows
another researcher or a reader to follow the thinking or conclusions of
the investigator
,What is dependability? - ANSWER ✔✔Refers to the degree to which
a study can yield similar results if repeated with similar methods and
techniques
- Readers can follow how researchers made decisions by evaluating the
adequacy of the analysis.
- showing that the findings are consistent and could be repeated
What is transferability? - ANSWER ✔✔Refers to the degree to which
study findings are applicable outside the study situation and the degree
to which the results are meaningful to individuals not involved in the
research.
- The findings from one study/context can be transferred to another that
is similar in context/participants.
- Knowledge can be transferred from one context to another
What is authenticity? - ANSWER ✔✔Authenticity refers to fairness in
the presentation in that all value conflicts, differences, and views of the
participants are noted in the analysis.
What are the techniques for ensuring credibility? - ANSWER ✔✔-
Member checking
3
COPYRIGHT©JOSHCLAY 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2026. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE. PRIVACY
STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, - Peer debriefing (also referred to as peer review)
- Prolonged Engagement/Persistent Observation
- Negative case analysis/Deviant case analysis
What are the techniques for ensuring confirmability? - ANSWER ✔✔-
Triangulation
- Audit trail
- Reflexivity
What is the technique for ensuring dependability? - ANSWER
✔✔Inquiry audit
What is the technique for ensuring transferability? - ANSWER
✔✔Thick description
What is member checking? - ANSWER ✔✔- This is when data,
analytic categories, interpretations and conclusions are tested with
members of those groups from whom the data were originally obtained.
- This can be done both formally and informally as opportunities for
member checks may arise during the normal course of observation and
conversation.
