Chapter 9 (Evaluating the Merits of Qualitative Research Studies in Kinesiology)

This set of flashcards provides definitions and explanations of key concepts related to evaluating qualitative research.

Trustworthiness

Convincing an audience that study findings are worth paying attention to, synonymous with rigor and validation.

Methodological Coherence

Having all components of a research design align with one another.

Relativistic Approach

Characterizing study quality that is context-dependent (specific to time, occasion, and purpose).

Ethics

The foundational principle that all research designs should adhere to ethical standards.

Truth Value

The credibility of a study and the confidence in the 'truth' of its findings.

Applicability

The transferability of a study's findings to other contexts or participant situations.

Consistency

The dependability of a study, focusing on understanding the variability of findings.

Neutrality

Ensuring findings are based on participants’ meanings and not influenced by researchers’ biases.

Audit Trail

A transparent description of the research process used in the study.

Member Check

A technique where participants review data and findings to enhance credibility.

Peer Debrief

A process where another researcher fosters critical reflection on study findings.

Prolonged Engagement

Spending an extended amount of time in the field with participants to deepen understanding.

Purposeful Sampling

Participants are intentionally selected based on specific criteria relevant to the study.

Researcher Reflexivity

The process of reflecting on how biases, values, and experiences of the researcher inform the study.

Rich, Thick Descriptions

Thorough summaries of generated data to capture uniqueness and complexity of the research.

Triangulation

The combination of various data sources, perspectives, and methods to enhance validity.