| Score | Measure | Example |
| 1 | Very few qualitative data presented. Findings that are presented are fairly descriptive | For example, a mixed‐methods study using open‐ended survey questions or a more detailed qualitative study where only part of the data relates to the synthesis objective |
| 2 | Some qualitative data presented | For example, a limited number of qualitative findings from a mixed‐methods or qualitative study |
| 3 | A reasonable amount of qualitative data | For example, a typical qualitative research article in a journal with a smaller word limit and often using simple thematic analysis |
| 4 | A good amount and depth of qualitative data | For example, a qualitative research article in a journal with a larger word count that includes more content and setting descriptors and a more in‐depth presentation of the findings |
| 5 | A large amount and depth of qualitative data | For example, from a detailed ethnography or a published qualitative article |