(100 points)
The purpose of this paper is to appraise the key concepts, target population, sampling methods, and credibility/confirmability of a qualitative research article. Use the qualitative study you chose for the M3 Qualitative Critique Part 1. You will also use this study for M10 Qualitative Critique Part 3.
Begin by critiquing the key concepts:
Discuss the key concepts/phenomena the authors are trying to describe (e.g., perceptions, attitudes).
Determine to what extent key concepts/phenomena are effectively described or defined.
Next, evaluate the target population and sampling methods:
What is the study’s target population, and how does this compare to the accessible population?
Describe the specific sampling method used and evaluate the strengths and limitations of the sampling method in reaching the target population.
Analyze whether the study setting and participant characteristics were described in sufficient detail to achieve transferability (Pitney et al., 2020, p. 55).
Finally, examine credibility and confirmability:
To what extent were strategies to enhance credibility used (e.g., triangulation, prolonged data collection, participant checks, peer reviews)?
Evaluate the objectivity of the researcher(s). Are strategies such as an audit trail, triangulation, and/or a rich description of research methods used?
