Critical Evaluation of Research and Theory #6
MGT575 – Handout 5 (Fig. 11.9)
Criteria for Evaluating the Quality of a Study's Qualitative Data Analysis and Report of Results
Use the following criteria to evaluate the quality of a qualitative study's data analysis and results as specified within a research report. For each evaluation item, indicate the following ratings:
+ You rate the item as "high quality" for the study.
You rate the item as "ok quality" for the study.
- You rate the item as "low quality" for the study.
In addition to your rating, make notes about each element when you apply these criteria to an actual published study.
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In a high-quality qualitative research report, the author . . . |
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1. Analyzes the data to respond to each research question.
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2. Discusses preparing the data, including transcribing the data verbatim so an accurate record is available for analysis.
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3. Uses a software program to facilitate the analysis of all the collected data.
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4. Uses multiple stages of analysis (reading, memoing, coding, theme and description development, and relating themes).
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5. Uses at least three strategies to validate his/her findings.
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6. Discusses how his/her role influenced the interpretation of the findings.
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7. Reports 5-7 themes and builds multiple perspectives, subthemes, and quotes into the theme descriptions.
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8. Includes a rich description of people, places, or events in a setting so you feel like you have met the people or are in the setting.
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