Research question
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C H E C K L I S T EVALUATING QUALITATIVE RESEARCH STUDIES
METHODS YES NO
1. Is the context/setting of the study adequately described? ____ ____
2. Are techniques for data collection appropriate for the research problem? Are they thoroughly and precisely described? ____ ____
3. Are multiple data sources used? ____ ____
4. Are sufficient data collected from a variety of participants over an appropriate length of time? ____ ____
5. Are criteria for the selection of participants, informants, or materials presented? Is the sample described in sufficient detail? ____ ____
6. Are the roles of the researcher(s) and participants made clear? ____ ____
7. Does the researcher identify any assumptions, beliefs, values, or biases that might influence data collection or analysis? ____ ____
FINDINGS AND INTERPRETATIONS
8. Is the data analysis appropriate for the research question, methodology, and theoretical framework? ____ ____
9. Are data analysis techniques explicitly described? ____ ____
10. Do data analysis techniques allow for revision and reinterpretation as new data come to light? ____ ____
11. Is triangulation of the various data sources addressed? ____ ____
12. If used, are tables, figures, and other graphics easy to read and interpret? Do they enhance the reader’s ability to understand the study? ____ ____
13. Are sufficient data reported to support the conclusions drawn? ____ ____
14. Are any irrelevant and unnecessary data reported? If so, what should be deleted? ____ ____
15. Are discrepant data discussed and reconciled? ____ ____
16. Have the setting and observations been sufficiently described to present a convincing case? ____ ____
17. Are participant “voices” used to support the assertions and present multiple perspectives? ____ ____
18. Is the report detailed enough that the findings can be compared to other studies in other contexts? ____ ____
19. Is the discussion congruent with the research question and rationale for the study? ____ ____
20. Are implications for theory and/or practice discussed? ____ ____
21. Have other scholars in the field reviewed the proposal or report? If so, do they agree that the approach, methodology, and conclusions are appropriate? ____ ____
22. Have participants in the project read the report? Do they agree with its findings? ____ ____
WRITING STYLE
23. Is the writing style (e.g., expository, narrative) appropriate for the study? ____ ____
24. If a narrative is used, are the stories understandable? Are they authentic? ____ ____
25. Is the writing style concise? Is the argument clear? ____ ____
26. Are the writer’s arguments logical and persuasive? ____ ____
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