In this paper, we'd like to consider the scientific and ethical imperative behind data sharing in qualitative research. The rationale for quantitative research is well established.1 When from are published other groups of researchers—and public more broadly—can check (and reuse) data.2 Where errors detected, they can either be corrected, or if necessary, results retracted; studies also combined...

Abstract Reactivity in qualitative data collection occurs when a researcher generates about situation with reactivity, that is, which the ongoing research affects participants such they, say, diverge from their routines is present, or tell what they think she wants to hear. In research, there are two basic approaches reactivity. The traditional position maintains should ideally be collected sit...