Which level of data is considered to be the "gold standard" in qualitative data?

a. a priori framework

b. descriptive

c. developing a synthesis

d. explanation of a complex human phenomenon?

The level of data that is considered to be the gold standard in a qualitative data is the explanation of complex human phenomenon. This is a way of providing or showing studies in regards of the human and their lives in which are being affected either social, biological or even culture.