Unit Eight: Principles of Critical Appraisal - Cochrane Public Health ...
Unit Eight: Principles of Critical Appraisal - Cochrane Public Health ...
Unit Eight: Principles of Critical Appraisal - Cochrane Public Health ...
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6. Reflexivity<br />
Types <strong>of</strong> interview<br />
Meaning given to data<br />
questions asked<br />
Researcher<br />
7. Ethical issues<br />
• Consent<br />
• Confidentiality<br />
• Pr<strong>of</strong>essional responsibility<br />
• Advice<br />
• Reporting<br />
Area being studied<br />
Venue<br />
8. Data analysis<br />
• Interpretations are made by the<br />
researcher<br />
• Often uses thematic analysis<br />
• Transcribe data, re-reads it and codes it<br />
into themes/categories<br />
• Is there a description <strong>of</strong> the analysis?<br />
• How were the themes derived?<br />
Credibility <strong>of</strong> the analysis<br />
• Method <strong>of</strong> analysis<br />
• Clarity <strong>of</strong> approach<br />
• Use <strong>of</strong> all <strong>of</strong> the data<br />
• Triangulation<br />
• Respondent validation<br />
9. Statement <strong>of</strong> findings<br />
• Findings are explicit<br />
• Quality <strong>of</strong> the argument<br />
• Replicability by another researcher<br />
• Alternative explanations explored<br />
10. Value <strong>of</strong> research<br />
• Contribution to knowledge<br />
• Potential new areas <strong>of</strong> research or<br />
interventions<br />
• Applicability <strong>of</strong> results<br />
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