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When a qualitative researcher sends preliminary findings to study participants for validation this is known as
The Qualitative researcher send preliminary findings to study participants for validation is known as " Member Check". Member checking, also known as participant or respondent validation. It is a technique for exploring the credibility of results. Data or results are returned to participants to check for accuracy and resonance with their experiences.The method was used in a study with patients suffering from the diseases such as melanoma. Extensive ethical attention is given to how researchers protect participants during data collection. Consentprocedures are designed to prevent maleficence. There are any methods of member checking such as Ethical method, Novel Method etc.
Participants can be in a different phase of their life or illness when they receive the document, and this can raise a number of issues including distress to the participants or family members if health has declined, or being reminded of previous difficult times when health is improved.