Table 1 Sampling framework - using data richness as an indicator of quality, adapted from Ames et al. 2019 [45]
Score | Measure | Example |
|---|---|---|
1 | Very little qualitative data presented. The findings that are presented are fairly descriptive | For example, a mixed-methods study using open ended survey questions and generalised qualitative results with little analysis |
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, often short descriptive analysis |
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, or content 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, this may also include mixed-methods studies that have a significant qualitative component in addition to quantitative results |
5 | A large amount and depth of qualitative data that relate to the synthesis objective | For example, from a detailed ethnography or a qualitative research article with theoretical approach |