Resumo

NORENA, Ana Lucía; ALCARAZ-MORENO, Noemí; ROJAS, Juan Guillermo  e  REBOLLEDO-MALPICA, Dinora. Applicability of the Criteria of Rigor and Ethics in Qualitative Research. Aquichan [online]. 2012, vol.12, n.3, pp.263-274. ISSN 1657-5997.

The purpose of this paper is to reflect on how to guarantee quality in a qualitative study. The criteria of rigor and ethics that need to be considered in research pursuant to this model are highlighted as basic concepts. Reliability and validity, and the respective criteria that allow for their verification, also are described. Details are provided on some of the ethical elements that require careful oversight during the research process and contribute to quality and scientific rigor. In conclusion, the article cites the criteria of rigor and ethics, and their respective interrelationship, as fundamental pillars in evaluating research intended to explore subjective aspects of human nature.

Palavras-chave : Qualitative research; ethics; evaluation; nursing research.

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