Question $1(5$ points$)$

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Is it important for a qualitative researcher to reflect on and bracket their own assumptions and biases? When or why? Mark which is most true.

a$)$ No$.$ It isn't important for a qualitative researcher to reflect on their own assumptions and biases as long as they follow proper procedures.

b$)$ Yes. Bias and assumptions can mislead the researcher to believe they see or hear things they do not really see or hear, and lead to findings that are not based in the data $-$ unless the researcher brackets them and reflects upon these biases and assumptions.

c$)$ Maybe. It is only important for racist or bigoted researchers to reflect on their assumptions

d$)$ All of the above