Qualitative Research Verification

Qualitative Research Verification
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SPT 501 Qualitative Research Verification Process Worksheet
Validity Method Identification and Description (2–3 sentences)
Prolonged engagement
and persistent observation
This is the engagement and obersvration of the respondensts or data fro a long time
to confirm the validity. About the prolonged engagement and persistent observation, the
author used laboratory testing and engaged five of the players who were once believed to
be using performing enhancements substances before significant games.
Triangulation Triangulation is the use of various resources to confirm the validity of the study.
Using the triangulation method. The author of the study report used multiple sources to
compare and contrast the already established study data in order to institute supportive and

or contradictory conclusion (Mitchell, 2007)
Peer review and
debriefing
The author of the study has used peer reviews and debriefing. The author of the
report used colleagues and staff members to ensure accuracy of the methodology applied.
He also used law enforcement agencies to provide feedback on the accuracy.
Negative case analysis Negative analysis is the process by which the researcher analyses beyond
comparison. The author of the report article uses analytical discussion that extends further
beyond the ordinary comparison of data to the previous studies. The author of the article
derived the theme of the report from the qualitative data itself.
Clarifying researcher
bias
Clarifying research biasness involves the evaluation of the research methods with a
consideration of both sides. The author avoids biases in the study and employ a method that
enabled him and his staff to obtain information directly from players as well as the Baseball
officials. He does this to avoid biasness.
Member checks Involves the use of colleagues to assess the validity of the study methodology. The
author of the report article uses member check to confirm the validly of the study. The
author and team staff members interviewed a prominent player Kirk Radomski in four
occasions for respondent validation.
Rich, thick description This method is the process whereby the researcher gives details and justify every