"The 'Quality' in Qualitative Research Debate & the Total Quality Framework" - The #TQF was designed as a flexible approach that helps #qualitative researchers think critically, in an interrelated way, about the integrity of their research from design to analysis & final reporting bit.ly/2Vgbn8v
"A TQF Approach to Construct Validity" - The Total Quality Framework relies on construct validity at each phase, encouraging the researcher to ask “Am I gaining real knowledge about the core concepts that are the focus of this #qualitative research?” bit.ly/3O7U0RW #TQF
"Quality Frameworks in Qualitative Research" - Like the Lincoln and Guba model, an important facet of the #TQF is its focus on maintaining the integrity of #qualitative research design, including its unique attributes, while applying research principles. bit.ly/3u1Row4
"Credibility: A Quality Approach to #Qualitative Data Collection" - A compilation of 10 articles that speak directly to the #TQF Credibility component, e.g., articles on sample design, participant cooperation, rapport building, & question design bit.ly/QRCred
"#Qualitative Data Processing: Minding the Knowledge Gaps" - When analyzing the data, the researcher may find that certain information important to the research objectives was not asked of all participants. What is the researcher to do? bit.ly/2WYB3e3 #TQF
A TQF Approach to Choosing a Sample Design" - An organized approach for choosing which members of the key population to study helps #qualitative researchers avoid a major threat to the credibility of their data. bit.ly/QRSample #TQF
"Credibility & the Online Asynchronous Focus Group Method" This article offers a snapshot of the strengths & limitations of the aysnch group method through the lens of the #TQF Credibility component – Scope and Data Gathering. bit.ly/3nkFIQh #qualitative
"Beyond Paradigm & Method: 5 Articles on the Fundamental Role of Quality Principles in #Qualitative Research Design" - These articles highlight the idea that quality principles are fundamental & necessary regardless of paradigm orientation or method bit.ly/QualPrin #TQF
"The Focus Group Method: 18 Articles on Design & Moderating" A selection of RDR articles from 2010-2020 for anyone interested in furthering their consideration of a quality approach to designing & conducting focus group discussions. bit.ly/FGmethod #TQF #qualitative
"The In-depth Interview Method: 12 Articles on Design & Implementation" - One of several compilations for the student, the teacher, & the researcher who is interested in a quality approach to designing & conducting in-depth interviews. bit.ly/IDImethod #qualitative #TQF
"Sample Size in Qualitative Research & the Risk of Relying on Saturation" - The danger of relying on saturation to establish sample size in #qualitative research is multifold, incl. obscuring data quality & latent context considerations #TQF bit.ly/2VVoZYW
Total Quality Framework or TQF
"The 'Quality' in Qualitative Research Debate & the Total Quality Framework" - The #TQF was designed as a flexible approach that helps #qualitative researchers think critically, in an interrelated way, about the integrity of their research from design to analysis & final reporting bit.ly/2Vgbn8v
