Quality in Qualitative Research – Can Qualitative Research Be Valid and Reliable?

Every research project should ensure high quality. This is achieved through criteria
that are useful for evaluating a study. This chapter provides a synthetic review of
various perspectives on the criteria for assessing qualitative research, which can serve as
guidelines for future scientific projects. Some of these criteria stem from the post-positivist
tradition and were developed by mirroring quantitative criteria. On the other hand, some
are rooted in the constructivist tradition. The text highlights the importance of selecting
appropriate quality criteria.