Quality criterion | Assessment of the six articles | ||
---|---|---|---|
Met criterion | Did not meet criterion | Unclear/Cannot say | |
Is this study a qualitative study? | 4 | Â | 2 |
Are the research questions/aims clearly stated? | 5 | 1 | Â |
Is the qualitative approach clearly justified? | 1 | 5 | Â |
Is the approach appropriate for the research question/aims? | 5 | Â | 1 |
Is the study context clearly described? | 4 | Â | 2 |
Is the sampling method clearly described? | 3 | 3 | Â |
Is the sampling strategy appropriate for the research question/aims? | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Is the method of data collection clearly described? | 3 | 3 | Â |
Is the data collection method appropriate for the research question? | 3 | Â | 3 |
Is the method of analysis clearly described? | 2 | 4 | Â |
Is the analysis appropriate for the research question? | 2 | Â | 4 |
Are the claims made supported by sufficient evidence? | 4 | 1 | 1 |