1. Is there congruity between the stated philosophical perspective and the research methodology? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
2. Is there congruity between the research methodology and the research question or objectives? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
3. Is there congruity between the research methodology and the methods used to collect data? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
4. Is there congruity between the research methodology and the representation and analysis of data? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
5. Is there congruity between the research methodology and the interpretation of results? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
6. Is there a statement locating the researcher culturally or theoretically? |
No |
No |
No |
No |
7. Is the influence of the researcher on the research, and vice- versa, addressed? |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
8. Are participants, and their voices, adequately represented? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
9. Is the research ethical according to current criteria or, for recent studies, and is there evidence of ethical approval by an appropriate body? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
10. Do the conclusions drawn in the research report flow from the analysis, or interpretation, of the data? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |