As stated, it is important for qualitative studies to ensure rigor. Rigor occurs “when strict conduct, accepted specialty standards, and rational interpretation are present” (Yang, 2012). It is important for our research to promote rigor because we want our research to have strength. There are multiple ways that we can ensure rigor within our research. One way that we can do is the following: “a log of decisions needs to be maintained, and reflective journals help to enhance rigor” (Polit & Beck, 2014). This is pertinent to maintaining rigor because these are what will be used to make the reports. These reports will be used to make inferences and other decisions after research is concluded. Ensuring documentation is upheld, with accuracy, can
