Which of the following represent the specific attributes that qualitative research must possess in order to be evaluated as acceptable? (Select all that apply.)
a. Intellectual contribution
b. Methodological congruence
c. Evaluative strength
d. Philosophical congruence
e. Suspension of disbelief
f. Intuitive comprehension
ANS: A, B, D, F
Critical appraisal is not complete with making judgments about the validity of the study. Synthesis of the evaluative criteria for qualitative studies can be reframed as philosophical congruence, methodological coherence, intuitive comprehension, and intellectual contribution.
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