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Are validity and reliability "relevant" in qualitative evaluation research?

L D Goodwin, W L Goodwin

    Evaluation & the Health Professions
    |November 6, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Qualitative research evaluation is growing, raising questions about validity and reliability. This study argues for their importance, offering definitions and methods to enhance qualitative evaluation quality.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health research methodology
    • Qualitative evaluation frameworks

    Background:

    • Increasing use of qualitative methods in research evaluation.
    • Emerging concerns regarding validity and reliability in qualitative measurement.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To address methodological issues in qualitative research evaluation.
    • To advocate for the relevance of validity and reliability estimation in qualitative studies.
    • To provide definitions and techniques for ensuring rigor in qualitative measurement.

    Main Methods:

    • Summarizing views of prominent qualitative methodologists.
    • Presenting definitions of validity and reliability for qualitative contexts.
    • Suggesting appropriate estimation techniques for qualitative data.

    Main Results:

    • Qualitative evaluation frameworks increasingly incorporate qualitative strategies.
    • Validity and reliability are crucial for the quality of qualitative evaluations.
    • Specific definitions and techniques can be applied to qualitative measurement.

    Conclusions:

    • Emphasizing the need for increased attention to validity and reliability in qualitative evaluations.
    • Promoting improved quality of research through rigorous qualitative methods.
    • Encouraging further discussion on methodological standards in qualitative research.

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