Table 3 Revised data richness table
Score | Measure | Example |
|---|---|---|
1 | Very little qualitative data presented that relate to the synthesis objective. Those findings that are presented are fairly descriptive. | For example, a mixed methods study using open ended survey questions or a more detailed qualitative study where only part of the data relates to the synthesis objective |
2 | Some qualitative data presented that relate to the synthesis objective | For example, a limited number of qualitative findings from a mixed methods or qualitative study |
3 | A reasonable amount of qualitative data that relate to the synthesis objective | For example, a typical qualitative research article in a journal with a smaller word limit and often using simple thematic analysis |
4 | A good amount and depth of qualitative data that relate to the synthesis objective | For example, a qualitative research article in a journal with a larger word count that includes more context and setting descriptions and a more in-depth presentation of the findings |
5 | A large amount and depth of qualitative data that relate in depth to the synthesis objective. | For example, from a detailed ethnography or a published qualitative article with the same objectives as the synthesis |