Qualitative Research

Research Design: Identify the research design. Discuss whether it is appropriate for the topic under investigation. Is it appropriate? How do you know?

Sample Selection: How was the sample selected? What type of sample was used. Was the sample size adequate for Qualitative research? How do you know (ex. Was saturation achieved?)

Data Collection Methods: Describe the data collection procedures. Where there any issues noted during data collection that may have impacted the study outcomes? Is there another approach that could have been used to collect data? If so which approach? If not why not?

Data Collection Measures/Tools: What was used for data collection. Was it appropriate for Qualitative research? How do you know?

Plans for Data Analysis: How was data analyzed? How were themes or categories achieved? How do you know?

Strengths: What are the strengths of the research? Note at least two and give a rationale for each.

Weaknesses: What are the main weaknesses of the study. Note two and provide a rationale for each.