Deep Dive Podcast: Enhancing Transparency and Replicability in Qualitative Research
Qualitative research thrives on trust and rigor. Here’s how we can make it more transparent and replicable.
Here are 5 key takeaways to elevate the standards of qualitative research:
1️⃣ Transparency is Foundational: A study found that none of 52 qualitative studies using elite informant interviews provided enough transparency for full replication. By adhering to clear documentation standards, researchers can enhance the trustworthiness and impact of their work.
2️⃣ Define the Research Setting Clearly: Only 25% of studies adequately described the context of their research, yet this is critical for replication and interpretation. Detailed information on cultural, economic, or organizational conditions ensures that findings are properly understood and reproducible.
3️⃣ Address Power Imbalances Explicitly: Power dynamics between researchers and participants can influence data collection and analysis. Reporting how these imbalances were managed increases the credibility of findings and allows others to adopt similar strategies.
4️⃣ Emphasize Data Coding and Analysis: Only 6% of studies provided sufficient detail on their coding methods and analysis processes. Clear methodologies and shared coding frameworks strengthen replication potential and the application of findings.
5️⃣ Promote Open Data Practices: Few studies disclosed raw materials like interview transcripts, limiting the ability to verify and build on results. Open data policies improve replicability, encourage collaboration, and bolster confidence in research outputs.

Qualitative researchers can enhance replicability, credibility, and impact by prioritizing transparency. How are you making your research more transparent? Let’s discuss! 🚀

Get open-access article: Aguinis, H., & Solarino, A. M. 2019. Transparency and replicability in qualitative research: The case of interviews with elite informants. Strategic Management Journal, 40(8): 1291-1315. [ Ссылка ]

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