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Promoting and evaluating scientific rigour in qualitative research
1London South Bank University and University College London Hospitals, London, England.
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|July 16, 2015
Summary
This article discusses qualitative research rigor and its evaluation. It presents criteria and techniques for ensuring research quality, crucial for practitioners using evidence in practice or further research.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Health Sciences
- Education
Background:
- Qualitative research is widely used across various disciplines.
- Ensuring research quality and rigor is paramount for evidence-based practice.
- Diverse perspectives exist regarding the definition and application of rigor in qualitative studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore different viewpoints on qualitative research rigor.
- To present criteria and principles for evaluating the quality of qualitative research.
- To examine practical techniques for promoting and applying rigor in qualitative research.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of existing perspectives on qualitative research rigor.
- Discussion of established and emerging criteria for assessing research quality.
- Exploration of practical strategies for enhancing rigor in qualitative research design and execution.
Main Results:
- Multiple perspectives on rigor in qualitative research are identified.
- Key criteria for evaluating qualitative research quality are outlined.
- Various techniques to promote rigor are presented for practical application.
Conclusions:
- The application of rigor in qualitative research is context-dependent on methodology.
- Practitioners must critically appraise research quality using appropriate criteria.
- Implementing specific techniques can enhance the rigor and trustworthiness of qualitative research.
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