Checklists for improving rigour in qualitative research: a case of the tail wagging the dog?

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Summary

It is argued that there is no substitute for systematic and thorough application of the principles of qualitative research and technical fixes will achieve little unless they are embedded in a broader understanding of the rationale and assumptions behind qualitative research.

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2001-05-05
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Keywords

Rigour, Qualitative research, Epistemology, Engineering ethics, Management science

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