Table 3:

Lincoln & Guba (1985) Framework for Trustworthiness of Data.

Criterion	Specific strategy used
Credibility (internal validity)	Data collected with both interviews and audio-recording. Confirmation of findings done with member checking throughout interview (in process) and with three members (1 from each focus group) following data collection (terminal).
Dependability (reliability)	Field notes, audio-tapes were transcribed verbatim and checked by a 2nd researcher.
Transferability (external validity)	Thick description of methodology and findings reported to 2nd researcher and other team member. Participants had varied backgrounds (age, gender, and ethnicity).
Confirmability (objectivity)	Audit trail