57. Trustworthiness in Qualitative Research: Lincoln & Guba's 5 Criteria

About this lesson

What is trustworthiness in qualitative research? Learn Lincoln and Guba's criteria for ensuring rigor without relying on validity and reliability.

In this module, we explore why traditional concepts like validity don't fit qualitative paradigms and introduce the five trustworthiness criteria: credibility, transferability, dependability, confirmability, and authenticity. You'll learn practical strategies like reflexivity, triangulation, and member checking.

TIMESTAMPS

• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:39 Validity & Reliability
• 01:58 Lincoln & Guba Criteria
• 03:14 Trustworthiness Strategies

What You'll Learn

• Why validity and reliability don't fit qualitative research
• The 5 trustworthiness criteria (Lincoln & Guba)
• Key strategies: reflexivity, triangulation, audit trails
• How to apply trustworthiness in healthcare research

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