One of the aims of qualitative data analysis is to

AExpand the selected text or material

BAnalyse the researcher's credentials

CDescribe a phenomenon ✓ Correct

DFocus on binary dissection

Correct answer: (C) Describe a phenomenon

Explanation

An aim of qualitative data analysis is to describe a phenomenon.

It seeks rich, contextual understanding of meanings and experiences.

Expanding the selected text is not an analytic aim; analysis condenses and interprets.

Analysing the researcher's own credentials is irrelevant to the data's meaning.

A binary dissection contradicts the holistic spirit of qualitative inquiry.

Qualitative analysis often proceeds through coding and theme building.

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