The article by Morse et al. (2002) discusses the importance of reliability and validity in qualitative research, arguing that these concepts remain crucial for ensuring rigor in qualitative inquiry. The authors critique the shift from emphasizing strategies implemented during the research process to evaluating trustworthiness and utility post-study completion. They advocate for a return to the use of reliability and validity, suggesting that researchers should implement verification strategies integral to the research itself to ensure rigor. The article highlights the need for investigator responsiveness, methodological coherence, sampling adequacy, and an active analytic stance as key verification strategies. It also emphasizes the importance of theoretical sampling and saturation to ensure data saturation and replication. The authors challenge the notion that generic terms like "validity" can undermine specific methods and argue that reliability and validity are applicable across all scientific paradigms. They call for a refocus on verification strategies to enhance researcher responsiveness and proactive engagement with data, ultimately improving the quality and reliability of qualitative research.The article by Morse et al. (2002) discusses the importance of reliability and validity in qualitative research, arguing that these concepts remain crucial for ensuring rigor in qualitative inquiry. The authors critique the shift from emphasizing strategies implemented during the research process to evaluating trustworthiness and utility post-study completion. They advocate for a return to the use of reliability and validity, suggesting that researchers should implement verification strategies integral to the research itself to ensure rigor. The article highlights the need for investigator responsiveness, methodological coherence, sampling adequacy, and an active analytic stance as key verification strategies. It also emphasizes the importance of theoretical sampling and saturation to ensure data saturation and replication. The authors challenge the notion that generic terms like "validity" can undermine specific methods and argue that reliability and validity are applicable across all scientific paradigms. They call for a refocus on verification strategies to enhance researcher responsiveness and proactive engagement with data, ultimately improving the quality and reliability of qualitative research.