Being detailed, scrupulous and fair in data collection is evidence in support of which warrant? Coherence Degree of membership Reflexivity Faithfulness

Being detailed, scrupulous and fair in data collection is evidence in support of which warrant? Coherence Degree of membership Reflexivity Faithfulness

Being detailed, scrupulous, and fair in data collection supports the warrant of Faithfulness. Faithfulness in qualitative research refers to the accuracy and honesty with which data is collected and represented. This involves ensuring that the data reflects the participants’ experiences and perspectives without bias or misrepresentation.

In qualitative research, researchers strive for faithfulness by:

Maintaining Objectivity: Researchers must minimize their own biases and assumptions to ensure that the data collection process accurately reflects the subjects’ views (Lincoln & Guba, 1985).
Thorough Documentation: Detailed recording of data collection methods, participant interactions, and decision-making processes helps ensure that the study can be replicated and that findings are trustworthy (Morrow, 2005).
Transparency: Being open about the research process and any potential conflicts of interest supports the integrity of the findings (Maxwell, 2013).
Coherence, on the other hand, relates to the logical and consistent flow of the research, Degree of Membership concerns the extent to which a participant embodies the characteristics of the group being studied, and Reflexivity involves the researcher’s critical self-reflection on their influence on the research process. While all these concepts are important, they do not specifically focus on the integrity and accuracy of data collection as Faithfulness does.

References
Lincoln, Y. S., & Guba, E. G. (1985). Naturalistic Inquiry. Sage Publications.
Morrow, V. (2005). Ethical dilemmas in research with children: A critical review of the literature. Children & Society, 19(6), 510-520.
Maxwell, J. A. (2013). Qualitative Research Design: An Interactive Approach. Sage Publications.
For more in-depth exploration of these concepts, you may refer to qualitative research methodology texts or scholarly articles on the subject.