Table 2 Quality criteria and results
Question | Yes | No | Unclear |
|---|---|---|---|
Is this study qualitative research? | 28 | 0 | 0 |
Are the research questions clearly stated? | 28 | 0 | 0 |
Is the qualitative approach clearly justified? | 24 | 4 | 0 |
Is the approach appropriate for the research question? | 24 | 0 | 4 |
Is the study context clearly described? | 28 | 0 | 0 |
Is the role of the researcher clearly described? | 13 | 15 | 0 |
Is the sampling method clearly described? | 14 | 14 | 0 |
Is the sampling strategy appropriate for the research question? | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Is the method of data collection clearly described? | 25 | 2 | 1 |
Is the data collection method appropriate to the research question? | 25 | 0 | 3 |
Is the method of analysis clearly described? | 22 | 4 | 2 |
Is the analysis appropriate for the research question? | 23 | 0 | 5 |
Are the claims made supported by sufficient evidence? | 28 | 0 | 0 |