Qualitative Research Evaluation Part 2

Question 1

Credibility

Answer 1

Used in qualitative research to evaluate the trustworthiness of a study, by indicating whether research findings are congruent with the subjective experience of participants.

Question 2

Transferability

Answer 2

Like generalizability, it involves considering the applicability of qualitative research to other settings or populations.

Question 3

Dependability

Answer 3

Like reliability, it involves considering the consistency of research findings in replications and the extent to which a qualitative study can be replicated.

Question 4

Confirmability

Answer 4

The neutrality of the research findings, and whether similar findings are confirmed by other researchers.

Question 5

Most of the techniques for evaluating credibility revolve around _________, ___________and ________, especially ______that originate in the researcher.

Answer 5

Methodology, triangulation, biases, biases

Question 6

Member checks

Answer 6

Data and interpretations are shared with the participants, who can then validate their findings.