Consider the impact of bias and the importance of reflexivity in qualitative research. write an essay on bias and reflexivity in qualitative research and reflect on your own potential biases.
Briefly outline what is meant by bias in qualitative research.
Based on the literature discuss the importance of recognising and controlling for any potential researcher bias in qualitative research.
Briefly outline what reflexivity means in qualitative research and why it is important, referring to the relevant literature.
Include examples of how reflexivity can be applied.
Think back to the section of the recording you transcribed in Lecturecast 3 of Unit 5.Reflect on any biases you had regarding the topic you chose and briefly outline these, how they might influence your research in this area and how you might control for these biases, referring to the literature.