Qualitative Research Methods: An Analysis of a Research Paper

Why researchers choose qualitative methods

1.Give one reason why a researcher may choose qualitative methods for their research and illustrate your answer with one example
    
2.In the chosen paper, was there a clear statement of the research question and/ or aims of the study?  Do they match with the overall design and methods chosen?
    
3.Were all elements of sampling and recruitment clearly described and justified?
    
4.Is there a clear explanation of the methods of data collection and analysis used by the researcher to collect information?  Identify any strengths or weaknesses in these
    
5.Did the researcher acknowledge their own role in the research i.e. did they address reflexivity?  If yes, how?  If not, how do you think this might have influenced the findings?
     
6.Has the researcher addressed ethical issues?  Were these comprehensively addressed?
    
7.Are the findings appropriately presented?  Do you consider that the findings presented answer the research questions or aim of the study?
    
8.After reading this paper, do you consider the findings reported to have any a wider relevance in the context of health or social care?
    
9.Identify one aspect of the paper that you would improve in relation to the criteria specified above, describe how and why in your answer.