
Numerous studies have been published on the rigor of qualitative research, presenting both shared and differing concepts, definitions, and approaches. In this editorial on validity and reliability in qualitative research, the author aims to clarify these concepts by drawing on literature, mainly from Guba (1981) and Lincoln & Guba (1985), as well as his own research experiences, providing examples to illustrate key points.
| selected citations These citations are derived from selected sources. This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | 3 | |
| popularity This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network. | Top 10% | |
| influence This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | Average | |
| impulse This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network. | Average |
