Research Issues and Ethical Considerations

Research Issues and Ethical Considerations

1. Rigour

   • Theoretical Rigour
     • Congruence between E, TR, MD & M
     • Eg. E=SC, TF=P, MD=IP, M=Interviews
   • Methodological Rigour
     • Focuses on whether right methods are in place
       • Can be a combination of methods
     • Is the chosen sample appropriate for the research?
     • Consider Triangulation
       • More than one method to collect data
   • Interpretative Rigour
     • Our Interpretations of what Informants say
     • Assessing whether data is credible
       • were appropriate techniques used to analyse
       • Explain why it is credible
     • Disconfirming and confirming data
   • Ethical Rigour
     • Was ethics approval given?
       • Information Letter sent out
       • Confidentiality Report Signed
     • Was there any efforts made in attempting to avoid ethical issues
       • Cultural Considerations
       • Language barriers