A Strategy to Identify Critical Appraisal Criteria for Primary Mixed-Method Studies |
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Authors: | Sale Joanna E M Brazil Kevin |
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Institution: | (1) San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA, USA |
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Abstract: | The practice of mixed-methods research has increased considerably over the last 10 years. While these studies have been criticized for violating quantitative and qualitative paradigmatic assumptions, the methodological quality of mixed-method studies has not been addressed. The purpose of this paper is to identify criteria to critically appraise the quality of mixed-method studies in the health literature. Criteria for critically appraising quantitative and qualitative studies were generated from a review of the literature. These criteria were organized according to a cross-paradigm framework. We recommend that these criteria be applied to a sample of mixed-method studies which are judged to be exemplary. With the consultation of critical appraisal experts and experienced qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method researchers, further efforts are required to revise and prioritize the criteria according to importance. |
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Keywords: | mixed methods multiple methods qualitative methods quantitative methods critical appraisal |
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