UMUHOZA Marie Chantal,
MMPH 00074 – UNIT 3 – INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT
Integrating Rigor and Trustworthiness into Qualitative Research
Research Subject: ANALYSIS OF THE MOTHER TO CHILD TRANSMISSION OF HIV PROBLEM IN ZAMBIA.
1. Introduction
Qualitative data analysis include identification, examination and interpretation of collected data to evaluate how they contribute in responding to the research question. We acknowledge that “the quality of qualitative research depends on the rigor with which methods are applied by the researchers” (Gentium.ca, 2016). Researchers are encouraged to put in place processes that allow them to ensure the quality of the data they collect and how they analyze them for their research studies. Evaluating the quality of a study is crucial …show more content…
- Ensure confidentiality of participant by providing unique identification numbers to participant, ensure that data sets contained no personal identifiers, and ensure data is in password-protected computers accessible only by authorized personnel (Nakigozi et al., 2013).
3. Explanation on how to integrate greater rigor into my study to minimize uncertainties, inaccuracies and imprecision.
Qualitative studies are frequently accused for lacking scientific rigor and poor explanation of the methods selected, lack of transparency and the results being just a collection of personal opinions on a specific subject. Demonstrating rigor when undertaking qualitative research may be challenging as there is no established consent on principles by which research should be judged (Noble and Smith,
MMPH 00074 – UNIT 3 – INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT
Integrating Rigor and Trustworthiness into Qualitative Research
Research Subject: ANALYSIS OF THE MOTHER TO CHILD TRANSMISSION OF HIV PROBLEM IN ZAMBIA.
1. Introduction
Qualitative data analysis include identification, examination and interpretation of collected data to evaluate how they contribute in responding to the research question. We acknowledge that “the quality of qualitative research depends on the rigor with which methods are applied by the researchers” (Gentium.ca, 2016). Researchers are encouraged to put in place processes that allow them to ensure the quality of the data they collect and how they analyze them for their research studies. Evaluating the quality of a study is crucial …show more content…
- Ensure confidentiality of participant by providing unique identification numbers to participant, ensure that data sets contained no personal identifiers, and ensure data is in password-protected computers accessible only by authorized personnel (Nakigozi et al., 2013).
3. Explanation on how to integrate greater rigor into my study to minimize uncertainties, inaccuracies and imprecision.
Qualitative studies are frequently accused for lacking scientific rigor and poor explanation of the methods selected, lack of transparency and the results being just a collection of personal opinions on a specific subject. Demonstrating rigor when undertaking qualitative research may be challenging as there is no established consent on principles by which research should be judged (Noble and Smith,